Indian Springs Village, AL is a small rural community of approximately 1,000 people located in Shelby County. The area is known for its natural beauty, with lush old-growth forests and crystal clear spring-fed streams. It has a strong sense of community and support among its citizens. Health is an important priority for the residents of Indian Springs Village, as there are several local hospitals and medical facilities providing quality care to the population. These include Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Brookwood Baptist Medical Center, St. Vincent’s East Medical Center and UAB Highlands Hospital for specialized care. Local doctors and family clinics are also available to provide preventative health services such as vaccinations and checkups. With access to these resources, plus fresh air and water, Indian Springs Village offers its residents a safe and healthy environment in which to live and thrive.
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 208 physicians per 100,000 population in Indian Springs Village. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Indian Springs Village area is 104.5 (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 Indian Springs Village area is 79 (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 Indian Springs Village area is 90 (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 Indian Springs Village commutes 26.5 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 Indian Springs Village area is 40 (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.