The health of Townsend, WI is a priority for the local community. The area is serviced by several local hospitals and medical facilities, which are committed to providing quality healthcare services in the area. Residents have access to comprehensive medical care, including emergency services, preventive care, diagnostic testing and specialty care. The hospitals in the town are well-equipped with modern technology and experienced doctors and nurses who provide care with the highest level of safety and compassion. In addition to the hospitals, Townsend also has numerous clinics that offer specialized services such as physical therapy, home health care, behavioral health services and more. With all of these resources available, Townsend residents can feel confident that their health needs will be met with quality care in a safe and caring environment.
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 61 physicians per 100,000 population in Townsend. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Townsend area is 127.8 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
127.8 / 100
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Townsend area is 50 (100=best). The US average is 55.
50 / 100
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 Townsend area is 91 (100=best). The US average is 87.
91 / 100
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 Townsend commutes 26.7 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 Townsend area is 92 (100=best). The US average is 58.
92 / 100
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.