Perrytown, AR is a small town located in the Ozark Mountains with a population of just over 1,000 people. The health of the citizens living in Perrytown is taken very seriously by the local government and medical providers. There are two local hospitals and several medical facilities available to residents. These facilities provide high-quality care and service to those in need of medical attention. Additionally, there are numerous clinics offering preventive and primary care services for those who need it. The providers utilize evidence-based practices to ensure that all patients receive appropriate, safe, and timely treatment. In addition to providing excellent healthcare services, the town also provides educational resources on health topics such as nutrition and exercise to its citizens. For those interested in preventative health measures, there are many fitness classes offered throughout the community for free or reduced rates. By providing these services and resources, Perrytown is dedicated to helping its residents stay healthy and active.
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 59 physicians per 100,000 population in Perrytown. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Perrytown area is 89.9 (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 Perrytown area is 83 (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 Perrytown area is 85 (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 Perrytown commutes 20.0 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 Perrytown area is 56 (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.