Gladbrook, IA is a small community located in the heart of Iowa. It offers its residents an array of activities and attractions all within a safe and peaceful environment. The health in Gladbrook is well taken care of by local hospitals and medical facilities that are available to residents. The local hospitals are committed to providing excellent care to those in need, as well as providing resources for preventative care such as vaccinations, screenings, and health education classes. There are also a number of smaller medical facilities within the area that offer primary care services and specialty care for those with specific needs. These facilities provide quality healthcare to the people of Gladbrook while promoting wellness through community outreach programs such as health fairs and seminars. Ultimately, living in Gladbrook means having access to quality healthcare that is focused on prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.
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 35 physicians per 100,000 population in Gladbrook. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Gladbrook area is 115.9 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
115.9 / 100
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Gladbrook area is 60 (100=best). The US average is 55.
60 / 100
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 Gladbrook area is 99 (100=best). The US average is 87.
99 / 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 Gladbrook commutes 24.6 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 Gladbrook area is 86 (100=best). The US average is 58.
86 / 100
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.