Grass Valley, NV is a small town located in the state of Nevada. The area has a variety of medical services and facilities that are available for residents. Local hospitals include Grass Valley Medical Center, which offers medical care for adults and children, as well as providing emergency care. There is also a primary care clinic available to provide general health care services. In addition, there are various specialists available who can provide specialized treatment for conditions ranging from allergies to orthopedics. Additionally, there are many local pharmacies which offer prescription medications and over-the-counter remedies.
For those needing more comprehensive care, nearby towns such as Reno offer specialized medical centers with full inpatient and outpatient services. These centers offer advanced treatments such as cancer research, heart surgery and transplants. Additionally, mental health services are widely available throughout the area through both private practices and community organizations such as the Nevada Mental Health Association.
Overall, Grass Valley offers its residents access to comprehensive health care within its own city limits or nearby towns if needed. With the availability of hospitals, clinics, pharmacies and specialists, residents have access to quality health care close to home.
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 0 physicians per 100,000 population in Grass Valley. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Grass Valley area is 113.1 (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 Grass Valley area is 36 (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 Grass Valley area is 55 (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 Grass Valley commutes 0.0 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 Grass Valley area is 93 (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.