West University Place, TX is a vibrant community located just outside of Houston that is known for its excellent schools and friendly atmosphere. The city has a population of approximately 15,000 and offers a variety of health services to its residents. The city has several local hospitals and medical facilities such as the West University Medical Center, Texas Children's Hospital West Campus, the Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital, and the MD Anderson Cancer Center. These hospitals provide quality healthcare to residents in the area including primary care physicians, specialists in various disciplines such as cardiology, neurology, and orthopedics. Additionally, there are many family practice centers and clinics that offer regular check-ups and preventive screenings for diseases such as diabetes, cholesterol, high blood pressure, cancer screenings, and others. Residents in West University Place have access to quality healthcare services ranging from preventive care to specialized treatments for serious illness or injury.
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 185 physicians per 100,000 population in West University Place. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the West University Place area is 93.8 (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 West University Place area is 37 (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 West University Place area is 94 (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 West University Place commutes 20.1 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 West University Place area is 53 (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.