Wood, WI is a small town with a population of approximately 4,500. Despite its size, the area boasts several excellent local hospitals and medical facilities that provide high-quality health care for its citizens. These hospitals are staffed by experienced physicians and nurses who are well-trained in providing both primary and specialized care. In addition to traditional hospital services, there are also several specialty clinics offering specialized care such as urology, neurology, cardiology, and radiology. Furthermore, many of these facilities offer extended hours to meet the needs of their patients. The area has a robust public health system that provides preventive healthcare services as well as coordination with local physicians and other health providers for those with chronic illnesses or complex medical conditions. Wood also takes pride in having an active network of mental health providers to help support residents dealing with stress and anxiety due to the pressures of modern life. Overall, Wood has an extensive network of hospitals and medical facilities available to serve its community regardless of their individual needs or circumstances.
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 557 physicians per 100,000 population in Wood. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Wood area is 99.0 (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 Wood area is 47 (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 Wood area is 97 (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 Wood commutes 24.9 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 Wood area is 87 (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.