Sylva, NC is a vibrant and growing town situated in the Great Smoky Mountains of western North Carolina. The health of the citizens of Sylva is of paramount importance to the community, with local hospitals and medical facilities providing quality care for residents. These hospitals offer advanced treatments and services that meet the healthcare needs of the town’s population. Additionally, Sylva has access to highly-trained specialists who are able to provide specialized care to those suffering from chronic illnesses or severe injuries. Furthermore, there are numerous local clinics and healthcare providers offering preventative care methods such as immunizations, screenings, physicals, and more. These local resources help ensure that all citizens have access to quality healthcare regardless their financial situation or other circumstances. Ultimately, ensuring the health and wellbeing of Sylva’s population remains a commitment shared by its health providers as well as its residents.
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 199 physicians per 100,000 population in Sylva. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Sylva area is 111.2 (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 Sylva area is 86 (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 Sylva area is 99 (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 Sylva commutes 18.4 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 Sylva area is 81 (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.