Beale AFB, CA is a small community located in Yuba County that is home to the 9th Reconnaissance Wing of the United States Air Force. The health of its residents is of paramount importance to the military base and its personnel. There are several hospitals and medical facilities located within close proximity to Beale AFB that provide excellent medical care for members of the local community. Additionally, there are many health centers located on the base offering a variety of services ranging from general medical care to preventive care and mental health services. The base also has an extensive network of primary care providers, specialists and allied health professionals who are dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare solutions for all who live in Beale AFB. Additionally, there are several support groups available for people with specific illnesses or disabilities who need additional help navigating the medical system. With all these resources available, Beale AFB residents can have peace of mind knowing that their health needs will be adequately met by their local medical facilities and hospitals.
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 64 physicians per 100,000 population in Beale AFB. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Beale AFB area is 101.8 (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 Beale AFB area is 60 (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 Beale AFB area is 95 (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 Beale AFB commutes 30.7 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 Beale AFB area is 59 (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.