Vernonia, Oregon is a small rural town located in the northwest corner of the state. This tight-knit community has strong ties to the outdoors and its natural environment, and its residents take great pride in their health. The area offers a variety of healthcare options, from local hospitals and medical facilities to specialist practitioners. Local hospitals provide general care and emergency services, while medical facilities offer specialty care and treatment for illnesses ranging from minor to chronic conditions. The community also has access to primary care providers and specialists in nearby towns. In addition to traditional healthcare options, Vernonia is home to several wellness initiatives such as the annual 5K run/walk for cancer awareness and prevention events conducted by local organizations throughout the year. With ample resources and support systems available, Vernonia's citizens have access to quality health care that helps ensure they maintain healthy lifestyles.
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 30 physicians per 100,000 population in Vernonia. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Vernonia area is 83.7 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
83.7 / 100
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Vernonia area is 52 (100=best). The US average is 55.
52 / 100
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 Vernonia area is 88 (100=best). The US average is 87.
88 / 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 Vernonia commutes 33.3 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 Vernonia 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.