Lake Lure, NC is a small mountain town located in the western part of North Carolina. It is known for its gorgeous scenery and outdoor recreational activities. The health care resources in Lake Lure are quite limited compared to larger cities and towns in the state, but there are still some great options available. There are several local hospitals and medical facilities that provide quality healthcare services to those living in Lake Lure and the surrounding area. In addition, there are local pharmacies that make it easy to pick up medications when needed. Residents also have access to a wide variety of specialists as well as mental health providers who can help them manage their overall health. The town of Lake Lure remains committed to providing residents with access to quality healthcare while preserving their natural environment.
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 124 physicians per 100,000 population in Lake Lure. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Lake Lure area is 111.3 (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 Lake Lure area is 69 (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 Lake Lure area is 98 (100=best). The US average is 87.
98 / 100
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 Lake Lure commutes 22.3 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 Lake Lure area is 77 (100=best). The US average is 58.
77 / 100
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.