Avondale Estates, GA is a small city located in DeKalb County, just outside of Atlanta. It has a population of 3,114 people, with a median household income of $54,167. The city provides its community with access to many different health care resources, including local hospitals and medical facilities. It is home to two major hospitals: Emory University Hospital Midtown and DeKalb Medical Centers. Both provide a variety of healthcare services ranging from primary care to specialized treatment options. Additionally, Avondale Estates is home to several urgent care centers and smaller medical facilities for those seeking more immediate assistance with less serious injuries or illnesses. These facilities provide the community with quick access to quality healthcare services without having to travel too far away from home. The city also offers several other programs and services designed to promote healthy living throughout the entire community, such as free fitness classes at local parks and recreation centers, nutrition education classes offered by the public library system, and wellness events sponsored by local businesses throughout the year. With these resources in place, Avondale Estates residents are able to lead healthier lives through these various health initiatives.
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 317 physicians per 100,000 population in Avondale Estates. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Avondale Estates area is 89.8 (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 Avondale Estates area is 32 (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 Avondale Estates area is 96 (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 Avondale Estates commutes 34.2 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 Avondale Estates area is 35 (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.