San Tan Valley, AZ is a vibrant and growing community that has access to quality health care services. The area is home to several local hospitals, including Banner Ironwood Medical Center and Florence Hospital at Anthem, as well as many medical facilities such as urgent care centers, physicians’ offices, occupational health centers, specialty clinics, and pharmacies. Residents of San Tan Valley can also benefit from nearby medical centers located in the Phoenix metropolitan area. The high-quality healthcare that San Tan Valley residents have access to ensures that they are able to receive the best possible treatment for any medical issue or illness. In addition, many local health organizations offer educational programs and support groups designed to promote healthy lifestyles and preventative care among residents. With an array of options available for medical care, San Tan Valley is an ideal place for anyone looking for quality healthcare services.
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 31 physicians per 100,000 population in San Tan Valley. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the San Tan Valley area is 106.6 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
106.6 / 100
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the San Tan Valley 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 San Tan Valley area is 97 (100=best). The US average is 87.
97 / 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 San Tan Valley commutes 36.5 minutes one-way, which is longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
Air Quality Index
The annual BestPlaces Air Quality Index for the San Tan Valley area is 69 (100=best). The US average is 58.
69 / 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.