Gurley, Nebraska is a small rural community located in the Great Plains region of the United States. The population of Gurley is around 1,300 people, and it has been steadily growing in recent years. Despite its size, however, the town of Gurley boasts excellent health care facilities that can provide quality medical services to its residents. There are several local hospitals and medical facilities that offer a wide range of services to meet the needs of the communities they serve. These include primary care services, emergency room care, specialty clinics, and more. The hospitals and medical facilities are staffed by experienced practitioners who strive to provide excellent service to their patients. Additionally, some of these facilities provide outreach programs designed to help improve access to healthcare for underserved populations in Gurley and other nearby towns. With its commitment to providing high-quality health care at an affordable price for all members of its community, Gurley remains a great place to live for those looking for top-notch medical services.
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 69 physicians per 100,000 population in Gurley. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Gurley area is 130.7 (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 Gurley area is 40 (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 Gurley 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 Gurley commutes 13.3 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 Gurley 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.