Elburn, IL is a small yet vibrant community located in Kane County. The town has several amenities and resources to help maintain excellent health and wellness for its citizens. Elburn is home to two local hospitals: Central DuPage Hospital and Delnor Hospital. Both of these facilities offer comprehensive care for all types of medical needs, from general check-ups to more serious procedures such as surgery. In addition to the hospitals, Elburn also boasts numerous medical facilities ranging from primary care clinics to physical therapists. All of these healthcare providers are dedicated to keeping their patients healthy and safe both physically and mentally. Furthermore, the nearby towns of St. Charles and Geneva provide even more healthcare options if those living in Elburn need specialized services or further treatment. With these resources at hand, it is easy for people in Elburn to stay healthy and receive any necessary medical care they may require.
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 124 physicians per 100,000 population in Elburn. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Elburn area is 97.0 (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 Elburn 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 Elburn area is 95 (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 Elburn commutes 33.1 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 Elburn 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.