Auberry, CA is a small rural community located in Fresno County in the central part of California. It has a small population of approximately 7,000 people. Despite its size, Auberry residents have access to quality medical care at local hospitals and other medical facilities. The nearest hospital is Sierra Kings District Hospital, which provides comprehensive medical services and emergency care. In addition to this hospital, Auberry residents have access to primary health care through Community Health Centers of the Central Valley and urgent care facilities such as FastMed Urgent Care. These health organizations provide top-notch services for the citizens of Auberry including physicals, vaccinations, medical consultations, diagnostics tests and more. Residents can also take advantage of several nearby specialty clinics for specialty treatment such as dermatology or rheumatology. Overall Auberry residents are fortunate to benefit from quality healthcare providers in their area making it easier for them to maintain good health and well-being.
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 157 physicians per 100,000 population in Auberry. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Auberry area is 84.9 (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 Auberry area is 22 (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 Auberry area is 89 (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 Auberry commutes 22.4 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 Auberry area is 76 (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.