Waubeka, Wisconsin is a small town with a population of around 900 people. Despite its size, the town is committed to providing excellent health care resources for its residents. There are two local hospitals in Waubeka: Ozaukee Memorial Hospital and United Hospital System. Both of these provide emergency services as well as general medical care and specialty care. In addition to these hospitals, there are several other medical facilities in the area that provide access to primary care and other health services such as physical therapy, nursing home care, mental health services and more. Residents of Waubeka have access to quality healthcare regardless of their income or insurance situation, thanks to the work of local providers and organizations such as free clinics and community outreach programs. With a strong commitment to health and wellness among its citizens, Waubeka offers an enviable environment for those looking for quality medical resources in a small town setting.
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 442 physicians per 100,000 population in Waubeka. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Waubeka area is 107.1 (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 Waubeka area is 20 (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 Waubeka area is 82 (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 Waubeka commutes 27.9 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 Waubeka area is 85 (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.