Splendora, TX is a small town located in Montgomery County. While it does not have a large population, the people of Splendora still enjoy access to excellent healthcare. The town has two local hospitals, Texas Children’s Hospital and Memorial Hermann Hospital Splendora. These hospitals provide quality care for any medical issues that may arise. There are also multiple local medical facilities available around the area including physicians’ offices, specialists, dental clinics and urgent care centers offering comprehensive services for patients of all ages. In addition to these options there are numerous pharmacies readily accessible for those in need of medication or other health related products. All in all, the people of Splendora can rest assured knowing that their health needs will be taken care of no matter what they may be.
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 142 physicians per 100,000 population in Splendora. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Splendora area is 97.3 (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 Splendora area is 61 (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 Splendora area is 95 (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 Splendora commutes 33.5 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 Splendora area is 53 (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.