The health of the people living in Molalla, Oregon is a priority for the community. The city has a number of local hospitals and medical facilities that provide quality care to its residents. They offer comprehensive services, such as primary care, emergency and urgent care, specialty care, outpatient surgery, mental health services and more. In addition to these services, Molalla residents can access vaccinations and preventive screenings through programs like Women’s Health Services or Child & Family Services. The area also has a wide range of community-based programs that focus on providing health education and promoting healthy behaviors among local citizens. These include nutrition classes, educational seminars on topics related to health and wellness, physical activity initiatives and public awareness campaigns about healthcare issues. As part of their commitment to promoting better health outcomes in the region, Molalla is home to numerous resources for people with chronic illnesses or disabilities. These include support groups, home healthcare services, disability rights organizations and other community-based organizations dedicated to improving the overall health of its residents.
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 221 physicians per 100,000 population in Molalla. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Molalla area is 84.2 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
84.2 / 100
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Molalla area is 55 (100=best). The US average is 55.
55 / 100
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 Molalla area is 95 (100=best). The US average is 87.
95 / 100
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 Molalla commutes 35.5 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 Molalla area is 63 (100=best). The US average is 58.
63 / 100
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.