Weimar, TX is a small town located in South Central Texas. With a population of just 1,247 people, the community is largely rural and home to many farmers and ranchers. Despite being in a rural area, Weimar has access to a number of health services. There are two local hospitals in the area that offer full-service care, including emergency room treatments and laboratory services. Additionally, there are several medical clinics staffed by doctors and other healthcare professionals that provide primary care services, as well as specialized care such as mental health counseling and physical therapy. Patients also have access to a variety of pharmacies throughout the town for their prescription needs. The community also has several fitness centers that offer classes and activities for residents looking to maintain their health through exercise or diet modifications. Finally, Weimar is served by an ambulance service that responds quickly to medical emergencies throughout the area. All these services help ensure that residents of Weimar have access to quality healthcare when they need it most.
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 125 physicians per 100,000 population in Weimar. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Weimar area is 109.3 (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 Weimar area is 47 (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 Weimar area is 88 (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 Weimar commutes 20.5 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 Weimar area is 72 (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.