Little River, SC is a small town with a population of about 11,000 people situated in the Northeastern part of South Carolina. The health care facilities in Little River are provided by two local hospitals and several medical facilities. These facilities cover a wide range of services, including emergency services, primary care services, radiology services, therapy services and physical rehabilitation services to name a few. The hospitals also provide specialized care such as cardiology and gynecology. In addition, there are many pharmacies located throughout the town that provide access to medications and other health related products. For those who require more specialized treatments or procedures, they can find comfort knowing that larger medical centers are easily accessible within an hour's drive. Overall, Little River is well equipped with health care providers and resources to ensure quality health care for its residents.
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 160 physicians per 100,000 population in Little River (zip 29566). The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Little River (zip 29566) area is 96.3 (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 Little River (zip 29566) area is 28 (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 Little River (zip 29566) area is 98 (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 Little River (zip 29566) commutes 20.8 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 Little River (zip 29566) area is 76 (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.