Racine, Wisconsin is a small city located on the shores of Lake Michigan in the southeastern corner of the state. The area has a population of 78,860 and is home to numerous local hospitals and medical facilities. The health care options available to the residents of Racine are varied, with multiple options for primary care, critical care, emergency services, and specialized care. Many local hospitals offer comprehensive patient-focused services as well as a wide range of specialists. There is also an abundance of state-of-the-art medical laboratories and imaging centers that provide high quality diagnostic testing and treatments. Additionally, Racine has several top-notch rehabilitation centers that provide physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health care services and more. With such a variety of health care resources available in Racine, it’s easy to see why this small city is becoming an increasingly popular destination for those looking for quality healthcare.
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 146 physicians per 100,000 population in Racine. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Racine area is 106.7 (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 Racine area is 30 (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 Racine area is 93 (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 Racine commutes 21.0 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 Racine area is 66 (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.