Walstonburg, NC is a small rural town located in the heart of North Carolina. The town has an abundant history and offers a diverse culture to its citizens. In recent years, Walstonburg has seen an increase in population growth with new businesses and families moving into the area. Despite this growth, Walstonburg is still considered to be a small town with limited access to health care services. Residents are mostly reliant on local hospitals and medical facilities for their healthcare needs. The nearest hospital is located approximately 40 miles away and there are only two doctors' offices in the entire town. While access to healthcare can sometimes be challenging, Walstonburg residents are fortunate that there are several local medical facilities providing quality services at affordable prices. Many of these facilities offer free or low-cost health screenings as well as preventative care such as vaccinations and disease/illness management plans. These local health resources help ensure that all members of the community have access to adequate health services and resources regardless of their financial situation or location within the town limits.
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 10 physicians per 100,000 population in Walstonburg. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Walstonburg area is 115.1 (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 Walstonburg area is 70 (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 Walstonburg area is 97 (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 Walstonburg commutes 25.8 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 Walstonburg area is 75 (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.