Fruitdale, CA is a small city located in the Southern region of California. The city has a population of approximately 15,000 people and is known for its warm year-round climate and beautiful landscape. With such an ideal environment, health care access is an important factor for the residents of Fruitdale. The city boasts numerous local hospitals and medical facilities, providing comprehensive care and assistance to those who need it. These institutions are well staffed with highly trained doctors and nurses, offering a variety of services from preventative care to emergency services. Additionally, there are several clinics and specialists nearby to ensure that every resident receives adequate medical attention when needed. Fruitdale is also home to many public health initiatives that work towards improving the overall health of the community as a whole. With easy access to quality healthcare services, Fruitdale’s citizens can rest assured that their individual wellbeing will be taken care of no matter what their circumstances may be.
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 257 physicians per 100,000 population in Fruitdale. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Fruitdale area is 93.7 (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 Fruitdale area is 40 (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 Fruitdale 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 Fruitdale commutes 28.0 minutes one-way, which is longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
Air Quality Index
The annual BestPlaces Air Quality Index for the Fruitdale area is 27 (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.