West Baden Springs, Indiana is a small rural community located in the southwestern part of the state. This tightly-knit community is home to approximately 600 people, and has recently seen an influx of people looking to move out of the city and into a more relaxed lifestyle. Despite its relatively small size, West Baden Springs provides its residents with excellent medical care from numerous local hospitals and medical facilities. Residents can find a wide variety of health care providers including general practitioners, urgent care centers, rehabilitation programs, and mental health care services. With access to such a range of quality medical options, West Baden Springs residents can be sure they’re getting the best possible care for their individual needs. Additionally, many local businesses have taken steps to ensure those living in West Baden Springs have access to healthier food options and lifestyle choices that can help them maintain good physical health. Overall, West Baden Springs has become known as an excellent place for individuals seeking both peace and quality health services.
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 61 physicians per 100,000 population in West Baden Springs. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the West Baden Springs area is 81.1 (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 West Baden Springs 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 West Baden Springs area is 94 (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 West Baden Springs commutes 21.4 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 West Baden Springs area is 75 (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.