The city of Weippe, Idaho is a rural agricultural community that is home to many local residents. Health care in the area is limited, but there are several resources available to help meet the medical needs of local citizens. Local hospitals provide urgent and emergency services for all residents, while community health centers provide basic medical and dental services. In addition, there are a number of nearby clinics providing specialized care for conditions such as diabetes, mental health issues and addiction. Furthermore, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare operates several programs that aim to increase access to quality healthcare in Weippe. These include the Women’s Health Program which focuses on providing assistance with accessing mammograms and other screenings as well as resources for pregnant women; and the Children's Health Insurance Program which helps low-income families obtain affordable health insurance coverage for their children. The city of Weippe is committed to providing its citizens with quality healthcare options in order to ensure the best possible health outcomes for all members of the community.
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 165 physicians per 100,000 population in Weippe. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Weippe area is 95.2 (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 Weippe area is 70 (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 Weippe area is 50 (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 Weippe commutes 29.0 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 Weippe area is 82 (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.