Poverty, crime, access to health care and lack of education are just a few of the factors diminishing the quality of life in Los Angeles, according to a recent study.

The report, conducted by United Way of Greater Los Angeles, gave the county a score of 7.32 out of 10, trailing the state as a whole, which scored an 8.08. The report notes progress in a number of areas, but says “we are still unhealthy, poor and have an undereducated and underskilled workforce.”

Among the findings: more than 25 percent of L.A. County residents live in poor households, which the study defines as 150 percent of the federal poverty line and below. And in virtually every category, the conditions for low-income and minority residents were lower than other residents.

The study aims to provide a set of benchmarks in four areas education, economic status, health and public safety for community leaders to assess L.A.’s progress over the coming years.

Elise Buik, president and chief executive of United Way’s Los Angeles chapter, said poverty in part of the county pulls down the quality of life of all Angelinos.

Not coincidentally, the study comes on the heels of a push by the non-profit fundraising organization to redistribute funds to charities that fight poverty in the L.A. area by focusing on health and human services.

The study was funded by Dominic Ng, president of Pasadena-based East West Bancorp Inc. and a board member of United Way of Greater Los Angeles.