Weiser, Idaho is a small rural town with a population of around 5,000 people. While the town does not have any large hospitals or medical facilities, there are several local health alternatives available for meeting the needs of residents. From primary care physicians and family practice clinics to chiropractors and dental offices, Weiser has a variety of healthcare options that can provide basic medical services to the citizens living in the area. Additionally, the Weiser Valley Medical Center offers extended hours for walk-in and emergency care services. For those who need more specialized care, nearby Nampa offers an array of major hospital systems providing comprehensive care with easy access to specialists and advanced equipment. The community of Weiser is committed to keeping its residents healthy by offering quality healthcare through local providers and connecting them with larger hospital systems when necessary.
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 60 physicians per 100,000 population in Weiser. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Weiser area is 97.7 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
97.7 / 100
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Weiser 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 Weiser area is 92 (100=best). The US average is 87.
92 / 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 Weiser commutes 17.3 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 Weiser area is 87 (100=best). The US average is 58.
87 / 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.