The Cleveland-Elyria metropolitan area is home to a diverse and vibrant population of over 2 million people. This region, located in the northern part of Ohio, has access to a variety of local hospitals and medical facilities that serve the needs of its residents. These hospitals provide a wide range of services including emergency care, primary care, specialized treatment, and more. In addition to these traditional health centers, the Cleveland-Elyria metro area also offers an array of community health centers that provide specialized care for those living in poverty or who are medically underserved. While the cost of care may be higher than other areas, it is still affordable for most families living in the area due to government subsidies and other benefits available to low-income families. Overall, Cleveland-Elyria has access to quality healthcare services at an affordable price that ensure their residents have access to vital medical care when they need it most.
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 302 physicians per 100,000 population in Cleveland-Elyria Metro Area. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Cleveland-Elyria Metro Area area is 83.0 (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 Cleveland-Elyria Metro Area area is 35 (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 Cleveland-Elyria Metro Area area is 89 (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 Cleveland-Elyria Metro Area commutes 24.6 minutes one-way, which is shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
Air Quality Index
The annual BestPlaces Air Quality Index for the Cleveland-Elyria Metro Area area is 63 (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.