The health of Albany, CA is closely linked to its population. The city is home to over 18,000 people of diverse backgrounds, making it a vibrant and culturally-rich community. As such, there are numerous medical facilities available in the area including local hospitals and community health centers. These institutions provide comprehensive healthcare services ranging from preventive care to emergency services for individuals and families alike. Additionally, many programs are offered to aid in the prevention and treatment of diseases and illnesses that may affect the residents of Albany. Furthermore, there are various organizations dedicated to providing support to those who need it most such as free clinics and mental health services. All these resources enable Albany’s residents access quality healthcare services regardless of economic status or insurance coverage.
The health of a city has many different factors. It can refer to air quality, water quality, risk of getting respiratory disease or cancer. The people you live around can also affect your health as some places have lower or higher rates of physical activity, increased alcohol intake, smoking, obesity, and cancer rates.
Physicians per Capita
There are 226 physicians per 100,000 population in Albany. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Albany area is 97.6 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
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Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Albany area is 32 (100=best). The US average is 55.
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Note that this is a measure of Watershed quality, not the water that comes from your faucet. The EPA has stated that a healthy watershed is closely related to drinking water quality. The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators such as pH, chemicals, metals, and bacteria.
Superfund Index
The annual BestPlaces Superfund Index for the Albany area is 94 (100=best). The US average is 87.
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The EPA's Superfund program is responsible for cleaning up some of our nation's most contaminated land. Our index is based on the number of active Superfund sites (over 15,000 in the United States), with particular attention paid to those on the National Priorities List which pose the greatest health danger.
Quick Facts
Commuting can effect your health. The average person in Albany commutes 31.8 minutes one-way, which is longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
Air Quality Index
The annual BestPlaces Air Quality Index for the Albany area is 52 (100=best). The US average is 58.
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This is based on new measures of hazardous air pollutants from the EPA, called the National Air Toxics Assessment. This analysis models respiratory illness and cancer risk down to the zip code level, providing better detail and insight than the previous analysis based solely on results from air monitoring stations.