Sidney, IN is a small town located in western Indiana. It has a population of about 1,500 people and is known for its small-town charm and friendly atmosphere. In terms of health care, Sidney provides access to several local hospitals and medical facilities. The main hospital is the St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center which offers comprehensive care including emergency services, family practice, laboratory services, and inpatient care. This hospital serves as the primary source of healthcare in this community. Additionally, there are several other medical centers located in Sidney such as the Swayzee Medical Center and the Van Buren County Health Services Department. These facilities offer diagnostic testing, general medical care, physical therapy, occupational therapy and specialty clinics such as pediatrics and obstetrics/gynecology. Residents of Sidney also have access to pharmacies throughout town that provide medication and other health related items to those in need. By having access to quality healthcare services, Sidney residents can receive necessary treatments and maintain their health.
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 81 physicians per 100,000 population in Sidney. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Sidney area is 85.9 (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 Sidney 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 Sidney area is 68 (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 Sidney commutes 19.7 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 Sidney area is 83 (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.