Simsboro, LA Health


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Simsboro, Louisiana is a small town with a population of just over 4,000 people. The health of the citizens of Simsboro is an important issue that should be taken seriously. The town is home to two local hospitals and multiple local medical facilities which provide essential healthcare services to the community. These facilities are equipped with knowledgeable and experienced staff who provide quality care to all patients. Additionally, there are numerous community-based organizations that provide assistance with health-related issues in Simsboro such as free clinics, support groups for those suffering from chronic illnesses, health screenings, and vaccinations. These organizations help to ensure that all citizens of Simsboro have access to the health care services they need.

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 172 physicians per 100,000 population in Simsboro. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.

Health Cost Index

The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Simsboro area is 106.7 (lower=better). The US average is 100.

106.7 / 100

Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.

Water Qualtiy Index

The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Simsboro area is 40 (100=best). The US average is 55.

40 / 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 Simsboro area is 97 (100=best). The US average is 87.

97 / 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 Simsboro commutes 19.3 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 Simsboro area is 58 (100=best). The US average is 58.

58 / 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.

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