Hebron, Nebraska is a small community located in the southeast corner of the state. There is a thriving economy and a close-knit community of residents who take great pride in their town. While Hebron does not have an abundance of population, it is fortunate to have access to a variety of local medical facilities and hospitals. These facilities offer quality healthcare services to those living in the area, from preventive care to more specialized treatments. The nearest hospital is Stromsburg Hospital located just 15 miles outside of town; they provide 24-hour emergency care as well as other specialty care services across a range of medical fields. Additionally, there are several other local medical facilities in town including Family Medical Care, Hebron Chiropractic Clinic and Hebron Pharmacy that cater to general medical needs such as checkups or prescriptions. With these services available, the residents of Hebron can rest assured that they have access to quality healthcare when needed.
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 78 physicians per 100,000 population in Hebron. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Hebron area is 117.0 (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 Hebron area is 33 (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 Hebron area is 6 (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 Hebron commutes 12.8 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 Hebron area is 85 (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.