Photo: Evanthomas1 at English Wikipedia · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Manhattan Beach is among the healthiest U.S. towns
Manhattan Beach differs from California on 27 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 25 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Manhattan Beach. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Manhattan Beach
Manhattan Beach is an active town
Only 12.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.6% across California. Habits ↓
Manhattan Beach keeps up with checkups
It beats California on five of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (75.8% vs 71.9%) and dentist visits (79% vs 62.8%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Manhattan Beach
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.1%), vs 6.4% across California. Conditions ↓
Manhattan Beach ranks #3 for health in California
Out of 847 California towns with a Health Grade, Manhattan Beach is #3 on the seven CDC estimates behind it. Nationally it’s healthier than 99% of towns. Health Grade ↓
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 Manhattan Beach’s likely range.
What’s behind Manhattan Beach’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Manhattan Beach is among the healthiest U.S. towns, #3 of 847 in California. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than almost every town); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 96%.
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). Manhattan Beach’s median household income is $204,306; among the 978 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($153K–$255K), it’s healthier than 92%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
3.4 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Manhattan Beach adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Out of every 100 Manhattan Beach adults…
Manhattan Beach runs below CA on 7 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Manhattan Beach
No hospital or community health center in Manhattan Beach 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 Manhattan Beach; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Manhattan Beach adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Manhattan Beach does better than California.
1 in 3 Manhattan Beach 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.4% of Manhattan Beach adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Manhattan Beach and the towns around it
Manhattan Beach has the best Health Grade of the 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Beach | A+ | 20.4% | 7.8% | 6% | CDC place |
| Hermosa Beach | A+ | 21.7% | 6.9% | 6.8% | CDC place |
| El Segundo | A+ | 22% | 7.5% | 7.3% | CDC place |
| Redondo Beach | A+ | 22% | 8.2% | 7.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Manhattan Beach adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Manhattan Beach
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Manhattan Beach is better than California on 25 and worse on 2; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Manhattan Beach’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Manhattan Beach | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 11.7%10.6–12.9 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.5%8.7–10.5 | 13.4% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.6%11.5–13.8 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 20.4%18.2–22.8 | 27.8% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 7.8%7–8.7 | 11.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 27.2%25.2–29.2 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.4%35–39.7 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 20.8%19.2–22.6 | 20.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 8.9%8–9.8 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.1%8.4–9.9 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.3%3.9–4.8 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.3%2.9–3.7 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.3%2.1–2.5 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 3%2.4–3.6 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 6%5.2–6.9 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 12.8%11.5–14.3 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.2%15.4–19.1 | 15.3% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 28.8%26.2–31.3 | 35.1% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 2.7%2.4–3.1 | 10.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.8%73.6–77.8 | 71.9% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 79%77.1–80.6 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91%90–91.9 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.5%70.8–76 | 71.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.2%61.9–68.1 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.2%75.9–83.9 | 75.7% | 76.4% | Better |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.9%18–21.9 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.8%31.3–36.6 | 37.3% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.8%19.8–23.9 | 28.6% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 5.4%4.7–6.1 | 17.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 5.6%4.9–6.4 | 14.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 2.7%2.4–3.1 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 3.8%3.4–4.2 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.4%3.7–5.1 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 20.8%19–22.6 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.5%7.6–9.4 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9%8.1–9.9 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.8%4.4–5.4 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.6%2.3–2.8 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 4.7%4.2–5.2 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.1%1.9–2.3 | 3.9% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Manhattan Beach
Is Manhattan Beach a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Manhattan Beach is among the healthiest U.S. towns: A+ for health, #3 of 847 in California. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 92%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Manhattan Beach?
CDC estimates 20.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 18.2% and 22.8%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Manhattan Beach?
Torrance Memorial Medical Center in Torrance, 5.5 miles in a straight line from Manhattan Beach’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Manhattan Beach have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 2.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 2.4–3.1%), 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 Manhattan Beach more than anything measured there. Even at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade stays A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Manhattan Beach.
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.