Photo: Alexander Migl · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Marina del Rey is among the healthiest U.S. towns
Marina del Rey differs from California on 26 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 24 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Marina del Rey. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Marina del Rey
Binge drinking is the habit Marina del Rey doesn’t win on
20.5% of adults binge drink, vs 15.3% across California, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Marina del Rey is an active town
Only 12.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.6% across California. Habits ↓
Diabetes and COPD are less common in Marina del Rey
Marina del Rey runs below California on seven chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (6.2% vs 11.7%), COPD (2.8% vs 5.1%) and stroke (1.8% vs 3.1%). A young population is part of it: only 7% of residents are 65 or older (California 16%). Conditions ↓
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 Marina del Rey’s likely range.
What’s behind Marina del Rey’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Marina del Rey is among the healthiest U.S. towns, #16 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 83%.
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). Marina del Rey’s median household income is $146,623; among the 3,001 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($110K–$183K), it’s healthier than 97%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
1.6 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Marina del Rey adults…
Marina del Rey runs below CA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 7% of Marina del Rey residents are 65 or older, vs 16% across California. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Marina del Rey
No hospital or community health center in Marina del Rey 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 Marina del Rey; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Marina del Rey adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How Marina del Rey adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Marina del Rey does better than California.
4 in 10 Marina del Rey 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.
5.5% of Marina del Rey adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Marina del Rey and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marina del Rey | A+ | 21.7% | 6.2% | 6.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Marina del Rey adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Marina del Rey
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Marina del Rey is better than California on 24 and worse on 2; on the rest, the California figure falls inside Marina del Rey’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Marina del Rey | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 11.2%9.8–12.8 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9%7.9–10.1 | 13.4% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.8%13–16.6 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 21.7%19.3–24.4 | 27.8% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 6.2%5.4–6.9 | 11.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 22.7%21–24.5 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 31.7%29.5–33.9 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 16.6%15.2–18.1 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.2%8.3–10.1 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.9%6.3–7.5 | 6.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.3%2.9–3.7 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 2.8%2.4–3.4 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 1.8%1.6–2.1 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 5.1%4.1–6.1 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 6.7%5.3–8.4 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 12.2%10.6–14.1 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 20.5%18.4–22.6 | 15.3% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.3%29.4–35 | 35.1% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 3.4%2.7–4.2 | 10.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.3%68.7–73.7 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 74.4%72.2–76.4 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.4%86.8–89.8 | 85.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 66.6%63.8–69.1 | 71.3% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.8%60.5–66.8 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.3%75.8–84 | 75.7% | 76.4% | Better |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.9%19.8–24.1 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36%33.3–39.2 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.4%21–26.1 | 28.6% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 6.5%5.2–8 | 17.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.4%6.1–9 | 14.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 3.6%2.9–4.3 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.6%3.8–5.4 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.5%4.3–7.2 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 19.9%17.7–22.3 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 7%6–8 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.2%8.8–11.9 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 3.9%3.5–4.4 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.4%2.1–2.7 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 4.8%4.1–5.6 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 1.9%1.7–2.2 | 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 Marina del Rey
Is Marina del Rey a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Marina del Rey is among the healthiest U.S. towns: A+ for health, #16 of 847 in California. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 97%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Marina del Rey?
CDC estimates 21.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 19.3% and 24.4%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Marina del Rey?
Cedar-Sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital in Marina Del Rey, 0.7 miles in a straight line from Marina del Rey’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Marina del Rey have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 3.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 2.7–4.2%), 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 Marina del Rey more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Marina del Rey.
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.