Lima, MI is a small town located in the southern part of the state of Michigan. It has a rich history and culture, and is home to many residents who take pride in their local community. In terms of healthcare, Lima has access to some excellent local hospitals and medical facilities that provide quality services to its citizens. These include ProMedica St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima Memorial Hospital, Blanchard Valley Hospital and St. Luke’s Lutheran Hospital– all of which are dedicated to providing the highest-level care available within their respective fields. Additionally, Lima is serviced by a number of independent medical practices such as Family Care Physicians Group and Lima Pediatrics, providing an ample range of healthcare services for both adults and children alike. With these resources available to residents of Lima, MI it is no surprise that the town boasts a high standard of health care for its citizens.
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 607 physicians per 100,000 population in Lima. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Lima area is 89.5 (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 Lima area is 44 (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 Lima area is 94 (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 Lima commutes 25.5 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 Lima area is 78 (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.