Markesan, WI is a small town located in Green Lake County with a population of just over 2000 people. Despite its size, the town has access to quality health care providers and medical facilities. There are two local hospitals that serve the residents of Markesan: Green Lake Hospital and Ripon Medical Center. Both offer a range of services, from primary care to specialty services like cardiology, neurology and oncology. In addition to these hospitals, there are multiple clinics that offer medical care as well as pharmacies. These pharmacies provide not only prescriptions but also health advice and information about health issues. The town also has several medical centers offering specialized services such as physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy. With these resources available in the area, the citizens of Markesan can rest assured knowing they have access to quality healthcare when they need it.
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 170 physicians per 100,000 population in Markesan. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Markesan area is 92.8 (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 Markesan area is 27 (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 Markesan area is 96 (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 Markesan commutes 23.8 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 Markesan area is 85 (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.