Harvey, MI is a small city located in the state of Michigan. It has a population of just over 4,000 people and is known for its close-knit community and beautiful scenery. When it comes to health care, Harvey offers a variety of options for its residents. The local hospitals include Mercy Health Muskegon Hackley Campus and Mercy Health Muskegon Lakeshore Campus. Additionally, there are several local medical facilities that provide quality medical care including the Spectrum Health Lakeland Medical Center, the North Ottawa Community Hospital, and the Physicians Immediate Care Centers. These medical centers offer a wide range of services from primary care to specialty services such as cardiology and OB/GYN care. Additionally, there are plenty of pharmacies in the area to fulfill any prescription needs. Harvey also offers numerous wellness activities and organizations to promote healthy lifestyles in the community including fitness classes at local gyms, nutrition counseling centers, and mental health resources such as support groups and counseling services. With all these options available to its citizens, Harvey remains committed to providing top-notch health care for its residents.
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 350 physicians per 100,000 population in Harvey. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Harvey area is 100.4 (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 Harvey area is 48 (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 Harvey area is 75 (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 Harvey commutes 17.6 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 Harvey area is 93 (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.