The health of the people living in Glenrock, WY is a top priority for the local community. In order to ensure that everyone's needs are met, there are several local hospitals and medical facilities available. These include Community Hospital in Douglas, Memorial Hospital of Converse County in Douglas, and Glenrock Clinic. All of these healthcare providers have staffs that are dedicated to providing quality care to their patients. The doctors and nurses work together to diagnose and treat illnesses as well as provide preventative care for those living in Glenrock. Additionally, there are many resources available for those who want to learn more about healthy lifestyles and living habits that can improve overall health. Through these efforts, residents of Glenrock can feel safe knowing that they have access to excellent medical care when needed and can take advantage of all the resources offered in terms of education about health and wellness.
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 91 physicians per 100,000 population in Glenrock. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Glenrock area is 135.6 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
135.6 / 100
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Glenrock area is 40 (100=best). The US average is 55.
40 / 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 Glenrock area is 79 (100=best). The US average is 87.
79 / 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 Glenrock 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 Glenrock area is 91 (100=best). The US average is 58.
91 / 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.