Macon, NE is a small town with a population of just over 500 people. Despite its small size, it is well serviced with local healthcare options. There are several local hospitals and medical facilities in the area that provide care to the citizens of Macon and its surrounding area. These healthcare facilities offer services such as primary care, diagnostic testing, emergency care, surgery and specialty care. Additionally, there are numerous clinics providing preventative screenings for illnesses ranging from the common cold to more serious conditions such as cancer or diabetes. With so many options available to the healthcare needs of Macon’s residents, it is easy for them to get access to the medical care they need in a timely manner. Furthermore, Macon’s central location makes it convenient for those who may need to go out of town for their medical needs.
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 67 physicians per 100,000 population in Macon. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Macon area is 131.4 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
131.4 / 100
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Macon area is 33 (100=best). The US average is 55.
33 / 100
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 Macon area is 72 (100=best). The US average is 87.
72 / 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 Macon commutes 18.2 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 Macon area is 88 (100=best). The US average is 58.
88 / 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.