Falls City, Nebraska is a rural town with a population of roughly 4,500 people. The health care in the city is relatively limited with only two local hospitals and several medical facilities that provide basic services. Despite the limited resources, Falls City has been able to provide quality medical care to its citizens through the use of some state-of-the-art technology and equipment. The local hospitals and medical facilities have also benefited from collaborations with nearby cities and counties to ensure that residents have access to necessary resources. Additionally, local organizations such as the Lions Club and other community organizations have provided much needed support for those who cannot afford health insurance or medical expenses. Although there are still challenges associated with providing healthcare in a rural area, Falls City is continuing to work hard to ensure that its citizens receive the highest quality of care.
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 62 physicians per 100,000 population in Falls City. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Falls City area is 120.8 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
120.8 / 100
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Falls City area is 20 (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 Falls City area is 84 (100=best). The US average is 87.
84 / 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 Falls City commutes 18.6 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 Falls City area is 80 (100=best). The US average is 58.
80 / 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.