Clifton, Arizona is a small town located in southeastern Arizona near the New Mexico border. It is known for its diverse landscape of sand dunes, mountains, and canyons, making it an ideal destination for outdoor lovers. Despite its rural location, Clifton has access to quality medical care with several local hospitals and medical facilities available. The most prominent health facility in the area is Copper Mountain Medical Center which offers emergency services as well as general and specialty medicine. The hospital also provides access to mental health services such as counseling and support groups for those who are struggling with depression and anxiety. Additionally, local physicians offices provide primary care and family services to residents of Clifton. These healthcare professionals are dedicated to providing quality care while ensuring patients’ safety through preventive measures such as regular checkups and screenings. With its commitment to providing high-quality healthcare services, Clifton is a great place for individuals and families looking for reliable medical care in a rural setting.
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 53 physicians per 100,000 population in Clifton. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Clifton area is 107.1 (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 Clifton 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 Clifton area is 84 (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 Clifton commutes 17.8 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 Clifton area is 82 (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.