The health of the 44274 Sharon Center, OH community is largely dependent on the local businesses and services available. Access to quality medical care is provided by various hospitals and medical facilities in the area. These include Summa Health Akron City Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Akron General Medical Center, and Aultman Hospital. In addition to these major medical centers, there are also a number of smaller local clinics that provide a range of primary care services. This variety of resources makes it easy for residents to find the best care for their individual needs. Additionally, there are numerous public health initiatives that focus on promoting healthy living in the community. These include education programs, recreational activities, and health screenings that are aimed at improving overall health outcomes. The residents of Sharon Center have access to quality healthcare services and can be confident they will receive the best 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 Unlock physicians per 100,000 population in Sharon Center (zip 44274). The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Sharon Center (zip 44274) area is Unlock. The US average is 100.
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Sharon Center (zip 44274) area is Unlock. The US average is 55.
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 Sharon Center (zip 44274) area is Unlock. The US average is 87.
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 Sharon Center (zip 44274) commutes Unlock 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 Sharon Center (zip 44274) area is Unlock. The US average is 58.
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.