Photo: Shinku Hisaki at English Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Irwindale is healthier than 38%
Irwindale differs from California on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 11 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Irwindale. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Irwindale
Against towns with similar incomes, Irwindale’s lead shrinks
Irwindale is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns, but 38% of the 6,569 towns with similar household incomes ($86K–$143K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
COPD and cancer are less common in Irwindale
Irwindale runs below California on six chronic conditions, most of all COPD (3% vs 5.1%), cancer (4.7% vs 6.4%) and heart disease (4.4% vs 5.6%). Conditions ↓
1 in 7 working-age adults in Irwindale has no health insurance
14.7% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 10.6% across California. Checkups ↓
Irwindale adults report less mental distress
Frequent mental distress (14.7% vs 16.4%) and depression (17% vs 20.1%) both run below California. Mind & connection ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the California figure falls outside Irwindale’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A−.
What’s behind Irwindale’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Irwindale is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 95% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 23%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Irwindale’s median household income is $114,167; among the 6,569 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($86K–$143K), it’s healthier than 38%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Irwindale adults…
Irwindale runs below CA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Irwindale adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How Irwindale adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Irwindale does better than California.
2 in 5 Irwindale adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Care in and near Irwindale
No hospital or community health center in Irwindale itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Irwindale; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
23 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.7% of Irwindale adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Irwindale and the towns around it
Irwindale’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 10 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irwindale | B+ | 27.5% | 12% | 8.1% | CDC place |
| Baldwin Park | C+ | 27.2% | 14.6% | 12.1% | CDC place |
| Duarte | B | 24.6% | 13.5% | 9.8% | CDC place |
| Azusa | B | 26.1% | 11.4% | 10.4% | CDC place |
| Monrovia | A− | 24.4% | 10.7% | 9.4% | CDC place |
| South Monrovia Island | B− | 27.4% | 13% | 10.7% | CDC place |
| Arcadia | A | 16.5% | 12% | 7.3% | CDC place |
| Vincent | B | 27.2% | 12.5% | 10.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Irwindale adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Irwindale
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Irwindale is better than California on 11 and worse on 2; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Irwindale’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Irwindale | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.3%20.4–26.4 | 22.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.5%12–15.1 | 13.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.7%13–16.3 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27.5%24.6–30.4 | 27.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12%10.8–13.4 | 11.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 26.6%24.6–28.7 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.5%33.2–37.9 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 16.9%15.4–18.5 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 8%7.2–8.9 | 9.3% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.7%4.3–5.2 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.4%3.9–5 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3%2.6–3.6 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.3–2.9 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.2%6.7–9.8 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.1%6.6–9.6 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 26%22.7–29.4 | 24.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.4%14.7–18.2 | 15.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.5%32.5–38.2 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.7%11.7–18.3 | 10.6% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 70.5%68.1–72.9 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.2%60.6–65.7 | 62.8% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86%84–87.9 | 85.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 69.7%67.2–72.3 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 54.6%50.9–58 | 57.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.5%70.4–79.9 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17%15.2–18.8 | 20.1% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 40%36.8–43.3 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30.8%27.5–34 | 28.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.5%15.8–23.3 | 17.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 18.3%15.3–21.2 | 14.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.8%5.7–8 | 7.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.3%7.8–11 | 9.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.7%10.9–16.8 | 15.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30%26.9–33.2 | 30.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.3%11.5–15.2 | 13.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.3%12.3–16.4 | 14.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.2%4.6–5.9 | 5.9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.2%5.4–7.2 | 5.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.1%6.1–8.2 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.8%3.3–4.4 | 3.9% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the California figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Irwindale
Is Irwindale a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Irwindale is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns: B+ for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Irwindale?
CDC estimates 27.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.6% and 30.4%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Irwindale?
Emanate Health Inter-Community Hospital in Covina, 4.3 miles in a straight line from Irwindale’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Irwindale have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.7–18.3%), against 10.6% across California.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Irwindale more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Irwindale.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The California figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.