Point Arena, CA is known for its beautiful beaches and breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. Despite its stunning landscape, the health of the local community is a concern. There are no major hospitals nearby and residents must travel to Ukiah or Santa Rosa for specialized care. Fortunately, there are several medical facilities in Point Arena that provide basic services such as primary care, family medicine, and urgent care. In addition to these services, there are mental health resources available in town including a crisis hotline and counseling centers. The local public health department works with community partners to promote healthy lifestyles and offer educational programs about chronic diseases. With support from the entire community, the citizens of Point Arena can continue to maintain their good health for years to come.
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 202 physicians per 100,000 population in Point Arena. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Point Arena area is 100.3 (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 Point Arena area is 38 (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 Point Arena area is 79 (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 Point Arena commutes 19.8 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 Point Arena area is 92 (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.