Selawik, AK is a small rural community located in Northwest Alaska. The population of Selawik is 1,358 and it is home to the majority of the Native Alaskan Inupiat Eskimo population. Due to its remote location, access to healthcare can be limited. The primary health care providers for Selawik are its two local hospitals, Maniilaq Health Center and the Selawik Clinic. Both facilities provide primary health care services such as diagnosis and medical treatment for acute and chronic illnesses, as well as preventive care services that can include vaccinations and screenings. In addition to the local hospitals, there are also a number of other medical facilities available in Selawik including mental health services, physical therapy centers, home health agencies, optometry clinics, dental offices, laboratories, pharmacies and ambulance services. With access to these medical facilities, residents of Selawik have access to comprehensive healthcare.
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 77 physicians per 100,000 population in Selawik. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Selawik area is 118.4 (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 Selawik area is 31 (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 Selawik area is 54 (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 Selawik commutes 0.0 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 Selawik area is 85 (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.