Hartman, AR is a small rural town in the heart of Arkansas. The town has a population of just over 1200 people and is known for its close-knit community and beautiful natural surroundings. The health care system in Hartman, AR is designed to provide quality care to the residents of the town. There are two local hospitals that offer both emergency and primary care services, as well as several medical facilities for specialized care or long-term treatment. The medical staff at these facilities strive to provide compassionate and comprehensive healthcare to every individual in the community, regardless of their ability to pay. Additionally, several local health initiatives are available to improve overall public health and wellbeing within Hartman, such as free flu vaccinations or healthy lifestyle classes. With these resources, Hartman strives to ensure that its citizens have access to excellent healthcare services and resources for maintaining good health.
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 100 physicians per 100,000 population in Hartman. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Hartman area is 82.5 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
82.5 / 100
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Hartman area is 87 (100=best). The US average is 55.
87 / 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 Hartman area is 98 (100=best). The US average is 87.
98 / 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 Hartman commutes 20.5 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 Hartman area is 56 (100=best). The US average is 58.
56 / 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.