Elmore, AL is a small, rural town that prides itself on its sense of community and the health of its citizens. The area has several local hospitals and medical facilities that provide quality care to residents. The healthcare practitioners are knowledgeable professionals who are dedicated to providing quality service and care for their patients. In addition to the local medical facilities, there are also numerous resources available for those in need of additional care. These include mental health services, substance abuse treatment centers, nutrition counseling, and public health programs. All of these resources are designed to improve the overall health of the residents. With all these resources combined, Elmore is committed to ensuring the physical and mental wellbeing of its citizens.
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 48 physicians per 100,000 population in Elmore. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Elmore area is 105.0 (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 Elmore area is 87 (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 Elmore area is 98 (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 Elmore commutes 28.0 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 Elmore area is 46 (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.