Big Rapids, MI is a small town located in Michigan's Mecosta County. It has a rich history and culture that draw people from all over the state for its outdoor activities and picturesque views. The health of the residents of Big Rapids is important to the local community and surrounding areas. The city has several hospitals and medical facilities which provide quality care to those living in Big Rapids. These hospitals have established partnerships with local organizations to ensure that the citizens of Big Rapids are provided with quality healthcare services at an affordable cost. Additionally, many healthcare providers offer services such as physicals, immunizations, screenings, and preventive care as well as treatments for common illnesses like colds or flu. There are also resources available to help those who cannot afford medical treatments due to financial constraints. These efforts have helped ensure that the people of Big Rapids have access to quality healthcare services that meet their 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 98 physicians per 100,000 population in Big Rapids. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Big Rapids area is 91.6 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
91.6 / 100
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Big Rapids area is 20 (100=best). The US average is 55.
20 / 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 Big Rapids 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 Big Rapids commutes 13.7 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 Big Rapids area is 79 (100=best). The US average is 58.
79 / 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.