Pindall, AR is a small rural community located in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas. While there is no population data available for Pindall, it is likely that the town has a small population size due to its rural location. Despite this fact, healthcare options are still available for residents of Pindall. The nearest hospital to Pindall is Mercy Hospital in Harrison, Arkansas which is about 25 miles away and offers emergency services as well as general medical care. Additionally, there are several local clinics and medical facilities in the area that provide primary care services such as check-ups, vaccinations, and management of chronic diseases like diabetes or high blood pressure. Overall, even though Pindall is a small rural town with limited access to large hospitals and specialized care centers, residents can still find quality healthcare options nearby.
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 89 physicians per 100,000 population in Pindall. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Pindall area is 84.2 (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 Pindall area is 91 (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 Pindall area is 97 (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 Pindall commutes 28.9 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 Pindall area is 64 (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.