Parkwood, WA is a small town with a population of around 8,000 people. The health and well-being of the community are important considerations for local residents. As such, Parkwood has several local hospitals and medical facilities that provide excellent care to locals. These include Parkwood Hospital which is a state-of-the-art facility featuring advanced technology like robotic surgery and advanced imaging techniques. Additionally, there are several clinics in the area that provide primary care services as well as specialists in various fields such as oncology, pediatrics, and more. Mental health services are also available from licensed counselors in the area who offer individual and group counseling sessions as well as support groups for individuals dealing with mental health concerns. Furthermore, there are numerous resources available to Parkwood residents for preventive care services such as physicals, vaccinations, screenings, etc. With these resources available locally it ensures that everyone in Parkwood can access quality healthcare 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 203 physicians per 100,000 population in Parkwood. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Parkwood area is 83.4 (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 Parkwood area is 40 (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 Parkwood area is 65 (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 Parkwood commutes 28.6 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 Parkwood area is 57 (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.