Wellton Hills, AZ is a small community located in the Southwest region of Arizona. Despite its size, the area offers numerous health services to its residents. In terms of medical facilities, Wellton Hills is home to several local hospitals and medical clinics providing quality care and comprehensive services. For those needing specialized care, there are several nearby specialty centers as well as a variety of pharmacies available to meet the needs of local patients. Additionally, the area is home to a wide array of wellness programs and activities that promote healthy living within the community. From fitness classes to nutrition education, Wellton Hills makes sure that its citizens get the most out of their healthcare experience. With such an abundance of resources available, Wellton Hills provides an excellent environment for people seeking healthcare solutions for themselves and their families.
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 112 physicians per 100,000 population in Wellton Hills. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Wellton Hills area is 123.8 (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 Wellton Hills area is 20 (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 Wellton Hills area is 90 (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 Wellton Hills commutes 19.6 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 Wellton Hills area is 77 (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.