Evansville, WI is a small city located in the southeastern corner of Wisconsin. The city has a population of just over 4,000 people and is known for its picturesque landscape and strong sense of community. With this size of population and rural location, access to healthcare can be limited. Fortunately, there are several local hospitals and medical facilities that provide quality care for the citizens of Evansville. These facilities include Mercy Hospital which offers both primary care and specialized services, as well as St. Mary's Hospital which provides general health services including emergency care. In addition to these facilities, there is also an urgent care clinic located in the downtown area which serves patients on a walk-in basis for minor illnesses or injuries. Furthermore, there are many local health providers such as dentists, optometrists, and physical therapists who offer comprehensive care to residents in need. Overall, Evansville offers a wide range of healthcare options allowing its citizens to maintain their good health year round.
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 156 physicians per 100,000 population in Evansville. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Evansville area is 89.0 (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 Evansville area is 55 (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 Evansville area is 79 (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 Evansville commutes 28.0 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 Evansville area is 80 (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.