Longbranch, WA is a small city located in the Puget Sound region of Washington. It has a population of just over 5,000 people and is known for its picturesque views and serene atmosphere. The health of Longbranch residents is important to the local community, which is why it is important to provide resources to ensure they have access to good medical care and facilities. In terms of healthcare, there are several local hospitals and medical facilities available in Longbranch that provide quality treatments and services for residents. These hospitals offer a variety of services ranging from primary care and specialist services such as cardiology, orthopedics, oncology, pediatrics, and more. Additionally, there are several clinics that specialize in urgent care and outpatient procedures as well as mental health services such as counseling and therapy. With these resources in place, residents of Longbranch can be sure to receive the best healthcare possible when needed.
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 199 physicians per 100,000 population in Longbranch. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Longbranch area is 80.0 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
80.0 / 100
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Longbranch area is 60 (100=best). The US average is 55.
60 / 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 Longbranch area is 87 (100=best). The US average is 87.
87 / 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 Longbranch commutes 31.2 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 Longbranch area is 75 (100=best). The US average is 58.
75 / 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.