Eagle Mountain, UT 84005 is a small city of approximately 29,000 people located in Utah county. This small community boasts a vibrant economy with numerous job opportunities and plenty of activities for the whole family. When it comes to healthcare, Eagle Mountain has access to quality medical care through local hospitals and medical facilities. The city is home to Lone Peak Hospital and Utah Valley Specialty Hospital, both of which provide comprehensive medical services for the entire district. Additionally, there are several primary care offices and specialty practices that provide additional resources. Residents can also take advantage of health screenings and other preventative health services at nearby clinics such as Uintah Basin Healthcare or the Wasatch Front Health Department. All in all, Eagle Mountain offers its residents 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 111 physicians per 100,000 population in Eagle Mountain (zip 84005). The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Eagle Mountain (zip 84005) area is 104.0 (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 Eagle Mountain (zip 84005) area is 52 (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 Eagle Mountain (zip 84005) area is 98 (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 Eagle Mountain (zip 84005) commutes 34.6 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 Eagle Mountain (zip 84005) area is 86 (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.