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Health in Gig Harbor, Washington

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HealthGig Harbor, WAUnited States
Air Quality (100=best)28.182.8
Water Quality (100=best)6055
Superfund Sites (100=best)1071
Physicians per 100k239.7261.3



There are 240 physicians per 100,000 population in Gig Harbor, WA. The US average is 261.

Gig Harbor, WA Health Index

Air quality in Gig Harbor, WA is 28 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.

Water quality in Gig Harbor, WA is 60 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.

Superfund index is 10 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.


Gig Harbor Health SperlingViews

re: Are you kidding me? - 6/6/2011: You pretty much nailed it. I don't think folks can truly understand the whole gray/cloud/mold/moss thing until they live it. Glad you found a place that suits you... (read more)For anyone considering Gig Harbor. The good and ba: Having lived in Gig Harbor for almost 10 years, after leaving the coast of California, I'm happy to share my impressions and experience, for those hoping to get more... (read more)re: seriously considering relocation - 9/22/2012: I live in Gig Harbor and love it. Its a showcase town for WA state! Very serene, beautiful...near the Harbor, near Puget sound, has abundant shopping. I could go on and... (read more)Have an opinion about Gig Harbor? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Gig Harbor Click Here