Wellington, KY is a small town located in the eastern part of Kentucky. It has a population of approximately 2,400 people and is known for its friendly atmosphere and rural charm. When it comes to health care, Wellington has access to excellent local hospitals and medical facilities that are well-equipped to handle the needs of the community. The largest hospital in Wellington is St. Joseph London, which offers comprehensive services ranging from primary care to women's health and emergency services. Other nearby medical facilities include Central Baptist Primary Care, Greene County Medical Center, and Madison Health System Clinic. All of these facilities provide quality care to residents in Wellington and surrounding communities. Additionally, there are numerous pharmacies and other healthcare providers located within the city limits that provide essential services such as preventive care, immunizations, dental care, mental health counseling, substance abuse treatment services, and more. With all of these healthcare options available in Wellington, residents can feel confident knowing they have access to quality healthcare close to home.
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 Wellington. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Wellington 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 Wellington 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 Wellington 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 Wellington 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 Wellington area is 38 (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.