Nunam Iqua, Alaska is a small rural village located on the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. The health of the community is largely dependent upon local hospitals and medical facilities, as there is no population-level data available for the area. In Nunam Iqua, the closest hospital is located in Bethel, which is roughly 2 hours away by plane. Though access to quality healthcare can be limited due to its remote location, there are local clinics and facilities that provide basic medical care. These include a health care center operated by Maniilaq Health Services, an Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium program where individuals can receive primary care services such as check-ups and screenings. Additionally, NMSHC clinic provides dental hygiene services in Nunam Iqua. Limited access to healthcare resources can create hardships for those living in rural villages like Nunam Iqua; however, the availability of nearby medical facilities helps ensure that people have access to proper medical attention 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 0 physicians per 100,000 population in Nunam Iqua. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Nunam Iqua area is 116.5 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
116.5 / 100
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Nunam Iqua area is 83 (100=best). The US average is 55.
83 / 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 Nunam Iqua area is 95 (100=best). The US average is 87.
95 / 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 Nunam Iqua commutes 3.4 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 Nunam Iqua area is 86 (100=best). The US average is 58.
86 / 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.