The health of the people in Chena Ridge, Alaska is of paramount importance. There are several local medical facilities and hospitals that provide quality healthcare to the residents of the area. These include emergency services, doctors’ offices, optometry and dentistry services, as well as mental health support. These facilities work together with other organizations and community groups to ensure that residents have access to preventative care and other important health-related services. In addition to the medical facilities, there are a variety of wellness centers and community groups dedicated to promoting physical activity, healthy eating habits and general wellbeing among the population. Residents can take advantage of various activities such as outdoor recreation, education classes and programming for individuals of all ages. Through these resources, Chena Ridge has become a model for good health in rural Alaska.
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 198 physicians per 100,000 population in Chena Ridge. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Chena Ridge area is 117.1 (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 Chena Ridge area is 50 (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 Chena Ridge area is 49 (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 Chena Ridge commutes 18.9 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 Chena Ridge area is 71 (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.