Rolling Fields, KY is a small rural town located in the Appalachia region of Kentucky. Although the population is relatively low compared to other nearby cities, the town still offers a number of medical facilities for its citizens. There are multiple local hospitals and medical facilities located in or near Rolling Fields that offer a range of services from general care to specialized medical treatments. The health care providers in the area are committed to providing quality services to their patients and ensuring they have access to necessary resources. As part of their efforts, many organizations help provide preventative care and other resources for those at risk of developing chronic illnesses. Additionally, there are various health initiatives that provide support for those living with chronic conditions in Rolling Fields and the surrounding areas. With these resources available, residents can rest assured that they will have access to quality healthcare when needed.
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 335 physicians per 100,000 population in Rolling Fields. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Rolling Fields area is 89.3 (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 Rolling Fields area is 13 (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 Rolling Fields area is 92 (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 Rolling Fields commutes 22.2 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 Rolling Fields area is 55 (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.