Russell County, VA is a rural area with a population of 28,977 people according to the 2019 United States Census. Despite its small size, Russell County takes health very seriously and has a number of local medical facilities and hospitals which are dedicated to providing quality care to its population. The county has several family doctors and specialists as well as two hospitals: Clinch Valley Medical Center and Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute. Both centers provide specialized medical care in addition to general practice services which are critical for keeping the people of Russell healthy. Additionally, there are numerous other medical facilities located throughout the county such as rehabilitation centers, urgent cares, dentists, physical therapists, and more. These resources are essential for providing comprehensive medical coverage and improving the overall health of the community.
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 68 physicians per 100,000 population in Russell County. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Russell County area is 98.1 (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 Russell County area is 60 (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 Russell County area is 99 (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 Russell County commutes 28.1 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 Russell County area is 77 (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.