Murphys, CA is a small town situated in the foothills of Calaveras County. It boasts a population of just over 2,000 people and is known for its quaint charm and beautiful scenery. Despite its small size, Murphys offers excellent health care options to its residents. The local Sutter Health Hospital provides outstanding medical services, including full emergency care. There are also several other medical facilities nearby that provide specialized healthcare services such as primary care, family medicine, and urgent care. Additionally, Murphys is home to many reputable doctors who offer quality medical advice and treatments to their patients. With numerous options for health care and a pleasant atmosphere in which to receive it, Murphys remains an excellent place to live for those seeking quality treatment with convenience and comfort.
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 94 physicians per 100,000 population in Murphys. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Murphys area is 102.7 (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 Murphys area is 30 (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 Murphys area is 92 (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 Murphys commutes 35.6 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 Murphys area is 74 (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.