Crockett County, TN is a proud rural county that takes pride in the health of its citizens. The county boasts a variety of health care providers and facilities including local hospitals, medical centers, family practice offices and other specialty clinics. There are also community outreach programs designed to promote healthy lifestyles and preventative care as well as mental health programs dedicated to providing support and help to those in need. Crockett County recognizes the importance of ensuring that all its residents have access to quality healthcare regardless of age, gender or socioeconomic status. In addition, they strive to foster an environment where every individual can reach their optimal physical and mental wellbeing.
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 14 physicians per 100,000 population in Crockett County. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Crockett County area is 135.8 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
135.8 / 100
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Crockett County area is 60 (100=best). The US average is 55.
60 / 100
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 Crockett County area is 25 (100=best). The US average is 87.
25 / 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 Crockett County commutes 23.2 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 Crockett County area is 69 (100=best). The US average is 58.
69 / 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.