Daphne, AL is a charming small town situated on the Eastern shores of Mobile Bay. Health care in the area is well taken care of with multiple local hospitals and medical facilities serving the citizens of Daphne. The Baldwin County Medical Center provides comprehensive medical care with specialty areas such as pediatrics, maternity, mental health services and physical therapy. Additionally, there are several independent physicians and specialists available to provide quality treatment for those seeking specialized medical attention. Furthermore, there are numerous clinics providing medication management and behavioral health services. Patients also have access to home health services ranging from skilled nursing care to in-home assistance with daily activities and support. With all these local resources available, Daphne residents can rest assured that they will receive quality medical care when they need it most.
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 173 physicians per 100,000 population in Daphne. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Daphne area is 100.8 (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 Daphne area is 67 (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 Daphne area is 92 (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 Daphne commutes 27.5 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 Daphne area is 65 (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.