Elko County, NV is a rural area in the Northwestern part of Nevada. The county has a population of approximately 50,000 people and is known for its beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. In terms of healthcare, there are several hospitals in the area that serve the residents of Elko County. These include Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital and Well Health Clinic which provides quality medical care to the community. Additionally, there are many local medical facilities including family practice clinics, urgent care centers, walk-in clinics, and specialty physicians. All these facilities provide a wide range of services to meet the health needs of Elko County residents. Residents also have access to telehealth services as well as mental health counselors who can provide support and guidance when needed. With these resources available, Elko County residents can rest assured that they have access to high-quality healthcare services close to home.
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 104 physicians per 100,000 population in Elko County. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Elko County area is 115.1 (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 Elko County area is 47 (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 Elko County area is 84 (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 Elko County commutes 31.3 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 Elko County area is 87 (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.