Arapahoe, NC is a small town located on the eastern coast of the United States. The population of Arapahoe is around 800 people, and while the town may be small, it still offers access to quality health care services. There are several local hospitals and medical facilities in the area, including Arapahoe Community Hospital and CareFirst Medical Center. These organizations provide residents with comprehensive primary care, emergency services, diagnosis and treatments, as well as preventive care options. Both hospitals have staff members committed to providing top-notch medical services that meet all the needs of the community’s residents. In addition to these two facilities, there are also many local private practice physicians who serve patients in Arapahoe. With access to comprehensive health care options available within a few miles from one another, Arapahoe residents can rest assured they will receive quality medical care 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 63 physicians per 100,000 population in Arapahoe. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Arapahoe area is 112.5 (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 Arapahoe area is 100 (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 Arapahoe area is 100 (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 Arapahoe commutes 26.8 minutes one-way, which is longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
Air Quality Index
The annual BestPlaces Air Quality Index for the Arapahoe 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.