Medford, OR is a city located in the heart of Southern Oregon. It is known for its abundance of outdoor recreational activities, diverse local culture, and strong sense of community. With a population of over 85,000 people, Medford stands as one of the largest cities in Oregon. When it comes to health care services, Medford offers residents a variety of options with numerous local hospitals and medical facilities. The most prominent hospitals providing care are Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center and Providence Medford Medical Center. These two hospitals offer comprehensive care including emergency services, diagnostics and imaging, rehabilitation services, specialized treatment centers and more. In addition to these two larger hospitals, there are also many smaller medical facilities throughout Medford which provide primary and specialty care to patients from all walks of life. From family physicians to chiropractors and herbalists to massage therapists, Medford's health care scene is diverse enough to meet any need no matter what the situation may be.
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 255 physicians per 100,000 population in Medford. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Medford area is 92.8 (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 Medford 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 Medford area is 96 (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 Medford commutes 16.2 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 Medford area is 32 (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.