The small town of Ganges, Michigan is located in the remote northeastern corner of the state and has a population of roughly 500 locals. Despite its small size, Ganges is fortunate to have access to quality healthcare facilities in the area. The closest hospital is only 10 miles away, with a variety of medical care options such as emergency care, primary care, and specialty services available close by. Local medical facilities include two walk-in clinics and several family practice offices that are maintained by experienced and knowledgeable doctors and nurses. Additionally, the community is served by both community health centers that specialize in preventative care as well as home health services for those who can’t make it into a clinic or office for their treatments. Overall, the health care services available in Ganges are high quality and accessible to its residents and visitors alike.
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 53 physicians per 100,000 population in Ganges. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Ganges area is 92.3 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
92.3 / 100
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Ganges area is 36 (100=best). The US average is 55.
36 / 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 Ganges area is 83 (100=best). The US average is 87.
83 / 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 Ganges commutes 27.9 minutes one-way, which is longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
Air Quality Index
The annual BestPlaces Air Quality Index for the Ganges area is 84 (100=best). The US average is 58.
84 / 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.