Woodburn, OR is a small community located in the heart of Oregon. It is home to a diverse population of over 24,000 people and is an important center for agricultural production in the state. When it comes to healthcare, Woodburn is home to numerous local hospitals and medical facilities that are dedicated to providing quality care for its residents. Some of the most notable institutions include Woodburn Health Center, Providence Medical Group Woodburn Clinic, and Legacy Emanuel Medical Center. These centers offer services ranging from primary care visits to specialty treatments like orthopedic surgery and cardiac care. In addition, there are several local pharmacies available to ensure that all Woodburn residents have access to their medications and health-related products. With access to quality healthcare services and resources, Woodburn continues to be a safe and healthy place for its citizens.
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 Unlock physicians per 100,000 population in Woodburn. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Woodburn area is Unlock. The US average is 100.
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Woodburn area is Unlock. The US average is 55.
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 Woodburn area is Unlock. The US average is 87.
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 Woodburn commutes Unlock 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 Woodburn area is Unlock. The US average is 58.
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.