Knox County, IN is a rural area in the northern part of the state. It is home to a variety of small towns and communities with a total population of around 36,000 people. The health of its residents is a priority for the local government and they strive to provide access to quality medical care. Local hospitals, such as Knox Community Hospital and Deaconess Health System, are available for emergency care and general medical needs. There are also several local medical facilities offering primary care services including family medicine clinics, specialty clinics, mental health centers, and dental offices. Additionally, there are many pharmacies throughout Knox County which provide prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications to meet the needs of residents. In order to ensure that everyone in the county has access to quality healthcare services regardless of their financial situation, there are several free or low-cost clinics available in the area as well. All these combined efforts make Knox County an excellent place for individuals and families alike to receive necessary medical attention without having to travel great distances into larger cities.
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 216 physicians per 100,000 population in Knox County. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Knox County area is 77.2 (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 Knox County area is 25 (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 Knox County area is 54 (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 Knox County commutes 18.4 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 Knox County area is 68 (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.