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There are 130 physicians per 100,000 population in Newport, AR. The US average is 221.
Newport, AR Health Index
Air quality in Newport, AR is 95 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Newport, AR is 89 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 71 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
Newport Health SperlingViews
Returning Home after a long journey: What can I say about Newport? Well it is where I grew up and somewhere I call home. I have been away since November of 2000 and I have been back a few times only to... (read more)Land of Opportunity: While Arkansas prides itself on being the "land of opportunity" there are few luxuries. Long travel times are required to shop or do other recreational things since the... (read more)Have an opinion about Newport? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Newport Click Here