The 97006 Aloha, OR area is served by numerous hospitals and medical facilities across the region. The area is served by two major health providers – Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center and Providence St. Vincent Medical Center – offering a range of high quality healthcare services to local residents. Furthermore, there are several smaller clinics and medical offices in the area providing primary care and specialized health services. With these varied healthcare options, local residents have access to a comprehensive range of medical services that meet their needs. In addition, there are numerous community health initiatives, such as mental health counseling services and nutrition programs, which help to ensure that all members of the 97006 Aloha community have access to the best possible healthcare solutions.
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 220 physicians per 100,000 population in Aloha (zip 97006). The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Aloha (zip 97006) area is 82.9 (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 Aloha (zip 97006) area is 53 (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 Aloha (zip 97006) area is 99 (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 Aloha (zip 97006) commutes 25.4 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 Aloha (zip 97006) area is 38 (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.