How many people drown in California?
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Asked by: Leann Petersen
Drowning Data
| Location | Drowning deaths per 100,000 |
|---|---|
| Alaska | 4.97 |
| Arizona | 1.42 |
| Arkansas | 1.78 |
| California | 1.08 |
How many people drown in the California Ocean?
Drowning deaths at California beaches are not common — the NWS has tallied only — and according to USLA data the chance of drowning at a beach staffed by lifeguards is 1 in 18 million.
Which US state has the most drownings?
Drownings
| 1 | Hawaii | 3.5 |
| 2 | Alaska | 2.8 |
| 3 | Montana | 2.4 |
| 4 | Louisiana | 2.2 |
| Rank | State | Rate |
|---|
How many people drown in Los Angeles?
Annual Number of Deaths & Death Rates Los Angeles County & California, 1970-2020
| Year | Los Angeles County | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Deaths | Age-Adjusted Death Rate* | |
| 2019 | 64,547 | 574.8 |
| 2018 | 64,268 | 579.7 |
| 2017 | 63,792 | 583.1 |
How many people drown in the US 2020?
This statistic shows the number of deaths in the U.S. from drowning in 2020, by month. In that year, July was the deadliest month for drowning deaths with 769 such deaths.
Number of deaths from drowning in the United States in 2020, by month*
| Characteristic | Number of deaths |
|---|---|
| Novemeber | 173 |
| December | 163 |
How many people drown a year in California?
Drowning Data
| Location | Drowning deaths per 100,000 |
|---|---|
| Alaska | 4.97 |
| Arizona | 1.42 |
| Arkansas | 1.78 |
| California | 1.08 |
How many people drown in the Pacific ocean?
Drowning in the Western Pacific
In 2019, more than 74 000 people drowned in the Western Pacific Region – one third of the world’s drowning deaths.
Where do the most people drown?
home pools
Eighty-seven percent of drowning fatalities happen in home pools or hot tubs for children younger than 5. Most take place in pools owned by family or friends. Children 5 to 17 years old are more likely to drown in natural water, such as ponds or lakes.
