The small town of Elmendorf, TX is home to a population of approximately 1,500 people. The community in this area is supported by local hospitals and medical facilities that provide quality healthcare services to the residents. There are two major hospitals in the area: Elmendorf Regional Medical Center and Southside Community Hospital. Both hospitals provide essential medical services such as general checkups, flu shots, emergency room visits, and care for chronic conditions. The local medical facilities also provide additional services such as lab work, physical therapy, mental health counseling, and more. All of these resources make it possible for Elmendorf residents to receive quality health care close to home. In addition to the local hospitals and medical facilities, there are numerous clinics located in nearby cities that also offer comprehensive health care services for those living in the area. With all of these available options for healthcare within reach of the townspeople, they can be sure their health needs will always be met with quality service and care.
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 231 physicians per 100,000 population in Elmendorf. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Elmendorf area is 91.2 (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 Elmendorf 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 Elmendorf 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 Elmendorf commutes 30.9 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 Elmendorf area is 71 (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.