Farmington, New Mexico is a small community located in the 87401 zip code area. It has a population of approximately 45,000 people and is situated in the northwest corner of the state. The health of the community is important to all who live here, and there are several local hospitals and medical facilities available to residents. San Juan Regional Medical Center is the main hospital serving Farmington and offers many specialized services including cardiology, neurology, oncology, surgery and more. There are also several smaller healthcare clinics scattered around town such as Family Care Center and Four Corners Health Care Center which offer basic medical care services such as check-ups, vaccinations, physical therapy and more. Additionally, Farmington has active organizations like United Way that provide additional support for individuals seeking medical assistance or other health related services. With these resources readily available in Farmington, residents can be assured that they have access to 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 152 physicians per 100,000 population in Farmington (zip 87401). The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Farmington (zip 87401) area is 87.4 (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 Farmington (zip 87401) area is 43 (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 Farmington (zip 87401) area is 77 (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 Farmington (zip 87401) commutes 19.1 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 Farmington (zip 87401) area is 44 (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.