Hackleburg, AL is a small town located in Marion County. It has a population of around 1,500 people and the majority of its citizens are employed in manufacturing and agriculture. Despite its size, Hackleburg offers a variety of health services to its residents from local hospitals and medical facilities. The city has two hospitals in the area, including the Hackleburg Medical Center and the Northwest Alabama Regional Medical Center. Both of these facilities offer a wide range of medical services from primary care to specialty care such as oncology and cardiology. In addition to these hospitals, Hackleburg also has several clinics offering preventive health care services such as physicals and immunizations as well as urgent care when needed. Local pharmacies provide access to over-the-counter medication and medical supplies for local residents to help them stay healthy. This access to quality health care is an important part of life in Hackleburg and helps ensure that all residents have access to the care they need.
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 109 physicians per 100,000 population in Hackleburg. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Hackleburg area is 102.4 (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 Hackleburg area is 60 (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 Hackleburg area is 89 (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 Hackleburg commutes 20.3 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 Hackleburg area is 63 (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.