Soledad, CA is a small city located in Monterey County with a population of approximately 25,000 people. The city is known for its large agricultural industry as well as its scenic views and diverse community. In terms of health care, there are several local hospitals and medical facilities that provide medical services to the residents of Soledad. Some of these facilities include Soledad Community Hospital, Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, Mee Memorial Hospital, and CME Medical Center. These hospitals offer a range of medical services including emergency care, primary care, mental health services, and more. Additionally, many local clinics and medical centers provide accessible healthcare options for those living in Soledad or the surrounding area. With access to quality healthcare services available in the city, Soledad residents can seek out the treatment they need for their physical and mental health needs.
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 172 physicians per 100,000 population in Soledad. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Soledad area is 94.5 (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 Soledad area is 30 (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 Soledad area is 91 (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 Soledad commutes 24.5 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 Soledad area is 79 (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.