




West Covina, California
West Covina, CA Profile
West Covina, CA, population 105,080 , is located
in California's Los Angeles county,
about 5.1 miles from El Monte and 10.7 miles from Pomona.
In the 90's the population of West Covina has grown by about 9%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of West Covina has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the West Covina area were higher than California's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the California average.
West Covina Statistics
West Covina Gender Information
Males in West Covina: 51,019 (49%)
Females in West Covina: 54,061 (51%)
As % of Population in West Covina
Race Diversity in West Covina
White: 44%
African American: 6%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 23%
Other/Mixed: 26%
As % of Population in West Covina
Age Diversity in West Covina
Median Age in West Covina: 32.7 (Males in West Covina: 31.3, Females in West Covina: 34.1)
West Covina Males Under 20: 16%
West Covina Females Under 20: 15%
West Covina Males 20 to 40: 15%
West Covina Females 20 to 40: 15%
West Covina Males 40 to 60: 12%
West Covina Females 40 to 60: 13%
West Covina Males Over 60: 6%
West Covina Females Over 60: 8%
Economics in West Covina
West Covina Household Average Size: 3.32 people
West Covina Median Household Income: $ 53,002
West Covina Median Value of Homes: $ 188,400
Law Enforcement in West Covina
Reported crimes in the West Covina area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 5
Forcible rape: 13
Robbery: 178
Aggravated assault: 199
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 363
Burglary: 585
Larceny-theft: 2,654
Motor vehicle theft: 869
Arson: 26
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,775
West Covina Location Information
Elevation: 381 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 16.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to West Covina
Valinda 1.6 Miles
Baldwin Park 1.7 Miles
West Puente Valley 2.1 Miles
Irwindale 2.7 Miles
Covina 3.2 Miles
La Puente 3.4 Miles
City Of Industry 3.6 Miles
Avocado Heights 3.7 Miles
Citrus 4.2 Miles
South San Jose Hills 4.3 Miles
Big Cities Nearest West Covina
(Population 100,000+)
El Monte 5.1 Miles
Pomona 10.7 Miles
Pasadena 13.0 Miles
East Los Angeles 13.7 Miles
Fullerton 13.7 Miles
Norwalk 14.1 Miles
Downey 14.2 Miles
Anaheim 16.2 Miles
Ontario 16.5 Miles
Los Angeles 17.5 Miles
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Facts
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Drug Abuse
Drug abuse is defined as the chronic or habitual use of any chemical substance to alter states of body or mind for other than medically warranted purposes. Drug abuse is a problem which has an effect on people of all income levels,
ages, and stations in life. Quite often the last person to see that there is a
problem is the drug abuser them self. Every year, more and more people become
drug addicts in their pursuit to get "high".
Drug Rehabilitation
Drug rehabilitation is a place or program that an individual enters to treat a drug or alcohol addiction. Through therapy and education, the individual is restored to their former non-drug using self. They are then able to re-enter society clean and sober. There are many reasons why a person would need to attend a drug rehabilitation program. Some of the many reasons are: the inability to control their drinking or drug use, alienating their friends and family, problems with the law, and problems at work. Also, there are several different types of drug rehabilitation programs available: inpatient, outpatient, residential, short-term, and long-term.
Residential Treatment
Residential treatment offers intensive drug addiction help over a period of weeks or months. This form of treatment has some advantages over out-patient treatment, although it may not be suitable for everyone. For example, those who are responsible for caring for young children may be better suited to attendance at an out patient treatment program. Residential treatment offers a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment where individuals can confront their own drug addiction and associated issues, with the help of qualified staff. Therapy usually consists of a mixture of group counseling, individual counseling and an introduction to the principles of a drug recovery program.
Therapeutic Community
An effective therapeutic community attends to the many needs of the individual, not just his or her drug use. Care given at a therapeutic community addresses the individual's drug use and associated medical, psychological, social, vocational, and legal problems. Also, a therapeutic community will continue to be flexible and provide ongoing assessments of the individual's needs, which may change during the course of care.
Remaining in care at a therapeutic community for an adequate period of time is critical for treatment effectiveness. The time depends on an individual's needs. For most people, the significant improvement is reached at about 3 months in treatment.
Withdrawal
Withdrawal is what happens when a person who is addicted to drugs or alcohol discontinues use. There are numerous symptoms that take place both physically and emotionally when an addicted individual stops using. Withdrawal can last a few days to a few weeks and may include nausea or vomiting, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety. Keep in mind; this only occurs if a person has regular, heavy use of a drug or alcohol. Withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable without professional help. Treatment for withdrawal from alcohol or drugs may require a medical professional to be present. Drug and alcohol rehabilitation is often the best way to overcome withdrawal and its symptoms as well as recovery from drug addiction.
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