Harlem, Georgia is a small rural town located in Columbia County. The town has a population of approximately 2,000 people and is known for its rich history and strong sense of community. In terms of health, the area is served by several local hospitals and medical facilities, offering access to quality healthcare for the residents of Harlem. These hospitals provide a range of services such as primary care, emergency services, diagnostics and specialty care. Additionally, there are many established clinics which offer family practice, pediatrics and other specialties. Moreover, there are also public health centers which provide education related to health issues as well as programs to promote healthy lifestyles. With such an extensive healthcare network in place, the citizens of Harlem have access to quality medical care that meets their needs and keeps them healthy.
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 335 physicians per 100,000 population in Harlem. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Harlem area is 98.0 (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 Harlem area is 80 (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 Harlem 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 Harlem commutes 26.5 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 Harlem area is 58 (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.