Riverview, MI is a vibrant community located in the 48193 zip code. Home to a population of more than 10,000 residents, Riverview offers its citizens access to quality healthcare options. There are three local hospitals located in the area: Beaumont Hospital - Trenton, Oakwood Southshore Medical Center and St. John River District Hospital. These hospitals provide comprehensive medical care for adults and children, including emergency services and specialized treatment centers. Additionally, there are several local medical facilities nearby that provide primary care services such as family medicine, pediatrics, optometry and gynecology. Each of these providers strive to create an environment where patients can receive quality care in a timely manner with compassion and understanding for their individual needs. In addition to the excellent medical care offered by local providers, Riverview has many community health initiatives such as public education on nutrition and wellness, free screenings for diseases, immunizations and support groups for those dealing with chronic illness or disability. With these resources available within the city limits of Riverview it's easy to see how residents have access to the highest quality of health care possible.
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 187 physicians per 100,000 population in Riverview (zip 48193). The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Riverview (zip 48193) area is 84.9 (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 Riverview (zip 48193) area is 36 (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 Riverview (zip 48193) area is 89 (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 Riverview (zip 48193) commutes 23.9 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 Riverview (zip 48193) area is 66 (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.