Photo: MikeJiroch · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, West Hollywood is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns
West Hollywood differs from California on 23 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 20 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West Hollywood. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Hollywood
Binge drinking is the habit West Hollywood doesn’t win on
19.3% of adults binge drink, vs 15.3% across California, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
West Hollywood is an active town
Only 16.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.6% across California. Habits ↓
West Hollywood has a five-star hospital
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is rated 5 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
Diabetes and heart disease are less common in West Hollywood
West Hollywood runs below California on four chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (8% vs 11.7%), heart disease (4.5% vs 5.6%) and COPD (4.1% vs 5.1%). 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 West Hollywood’s likely range.
What’s behind West Hollywood’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Hollywood is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns, #119 of 847 in California. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than 96% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 69%.
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). West Hollywood’s median household income is $96,995; among the 9,026 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($73K–$121K), it’s healthier than 96%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
0.4 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Care in and near West Hollywood
1 hospital and 1 community health center in West Hollywood, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 West Hollywood; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Out of every 100 West Hollywood adults…
West Hollywood runs below CA on 8 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of West Hollywood adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
How West Hollywood adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, West Hollywood does better than California.
4 in 10 West Hollywood 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.
10.1% of West Hollywood adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
West Hollywood and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Hollywood | A | 24.5% | 8% | 9.4% | CDC place |
| Beverly Hills | A+ | 21.8% | 9.1% | 7.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Hollywood adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for West Hollywood
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, West Hollywood is better than California on 20 and worse on 3; on the rest, the California figure falls inside West Hollywood’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | West Hollywood | CA | U.S. | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.7%14.2–17.1 | 22.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.1%10–12.1 | 13.4% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%14.4–17.3 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 24.5%21.9–27.3 | 27.8% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 8%7.2–8.8 | 11.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 26.7%24.8–28.6 | 30.5% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.6%31.4–35.8 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 18.8%17.3–20.3 | 20.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.3%8.4–10.2 | 9.3% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.2%6.6–7.8 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.5%4.1–4.9 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.1%3.7–4.6 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.5%2.3–2.7 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 5.9%4.8–7.1 | 10.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.4%8.2–10.7 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 16.3%14.6–18 | 24.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 19.3%17.4–21.4 | 15.3% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33%30.2–35.7 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.1%4.4–5.8 | 10.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 70.9%68.4–73.2 | 71.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.9%66.5–71 | 62.8% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.3%84.7–87.6 | 85.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 67.8%65.1–70.1 | 71.3% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.1%57.7–64.1 | 57.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.6%73.9–82.6 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.2%20.1–24.3 | 20.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36.4%33.8–39.2 | 37.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.7%22.5–27 | 28.6% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.3%9.1–11.7 | 17.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10%8.9–11.3 | 14.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.1%4.5–5.8 | 7.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.4%5.7–7.2 | 9.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.1%8.8–11.6 | 15.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25%23–27 | 30.4% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.7%8.8–10.7 | 13.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.5%11.3–13.8 | 14.6% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.2%4.7–5.7 | 5.9% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.6%3.3–3.9 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.5%5.9–7.2 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.6–3.1 | 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 West Hollywood
Is West Hollywood a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Hollywood is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns: A for health, #119 of 847 in California. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 96%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in West Hollywood?
CDC estimates 24.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 21.9% and 27.3%, against 27.8% across California and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to West Hollywood?
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, 1.0 miles in a straight line from West Hollywood’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in West Hollywood have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.4–5.8%), 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 West Hollywood 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 West Hollywood.
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.