Hammel, Wisconsin is a small rural town with a population of around 887 people according to the 2018 US Census. Despite its size, Hammel has access to quality healthcare services due to the presence of local hospitals and medical facilities. The area is served by Community Memorial Hospital in nearby Neillsville, which provides a full range of healthcare services from primary care and urgent care to specialized services for both adults and children. Additionally, the Marshfield Medical Center – Neillsville provides specialty care in areas such as internal medicine, pediatrics, cardiology, orthopedics, and general surgery. In addition to these hospital-based services, Hammel also has access to a variety of local clinics that provide primary care for both adults and children. These clinics offer various preventative health measures as well as treatment for common illnesses and injuries. Overall, despite its small size, Hammel has access to quality healthcare services that ensure all residents can maintain their physical health.
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 68 physicians per 100,000 population in Hammel. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Hammel area is 102.8 (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 Hammel area is 60 (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 Hammel area is 45 (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 Hammel commutes 22.6 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 Hammel area is 83 (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.