Flovilla, GA is a small town in eastern Georgia with an estimated population of less than 1,000 people. Despite its small size, the town offers its residents access to health services that meet their needs. Local hospitals and medical facilities are available for those seeking specialized care and treatment. Flovilla also has a number of pharmacies and clinics that offer general health services such as vaccinations and medical check-ups. The town also has several mental health centers that provide counseling and psychological support to its citizens. In addition, the community is supported by nonprofits that aim to improve the overall health of its citizens through various initiatives including education, nutrition programs, and other preventative measures. All in all, Flovilla is committed to providing quality health care to 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 34 physicians per 100,000 population in Flovilla. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Flovilla area is 91.4 (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 Flovilla 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 Flovilla 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 Flovilla commutes 30.8 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 Flovilla area is 55 (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.