Earlville, IA is a small rural town located in Northern Iowa. The town has a population of approximately 1,000 people and is known for its beautiful parks and outdoor recreation areas. In terms of health care, the town offers several local hospitals and medical facilities for its residents. There are three main hospitals including Mercy Hospital, Memorial Hospital, and St. Mary’s Hospital, all of which offer comprehensive medical care services ranging from urgent care to specialized treatment options and even long-term care for those in need. These medical centers provide access to highly trained professionals and state-of-the-art technology to give Earlville residents access to quality health care close to home. Additionally, there are several local clinics that offer general practice services as well as mental health counseling for those seeking assistance with mental health issues. Overall, Earlville residents have access to quality health care services in their area, providing them with the peace of mind they need when it comes to their medical needs.
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 52 physicians per 100,000 population in Earlville. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Earlville area is 116.9 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
116.9 / 100
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Earlville area is 88 (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 Earlville area is 98 (100=best). The US average is 87.
98 / 100
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 Earlville commutes 27.2 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 Earlville area is 86 (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.