The Hood River, OR Metro Area is a vibrant and diverse area with many facilities to meet the health needs of its community. The area offers several local hospitals, such as Providence Medical Group - Hood River and Skyline Hospital, to provide quality medical care for residents. Additionally, there are various local medical facilities that offer services ranging from preventative care to specialized treatments. These facilities include the Mid Columbia Medical Center which specializes in primary care, Heart of the Gorge Physical Therapy which focuses on physical therapy and rehabilitation, and Cascade Bariatrics & Surgical Services which provides bariatric surgery options. In addition to these medical facilities, there are also health centers and clinics that provide mental health services, dental care, family planning services and other health related services. Overall, Hood River has a wide variety of options for residents to maintain their overall health and wellness.
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 359 physicians per 100,000 population in Hood River Metro Area. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Hood River Metro Area area is 85.3 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
85.3 / 100
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Hood River Metro Area area is 60 (100=best). The US average is 55.
60 / 100
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 Hood River Metro Area area is 86 (100=best). The US average is 87.
86 / 100
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 Hood River Metro Area commutes 17.4 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 Hood River Metro Area area is 79 (100=best). The US average is 58.
79 / 100
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.