Crawford, GA is a small rural town located in Georgia’s southeastern corner. It is home to a diverse population of around 1,400 people and has a high concentration of families and seniors in its population. With a median household income below the state average, Crawford faces many challenges when it comes to health care and access to medical care.
The local hospitals and medical facilities are limited compared to other larger towns in the area. The closest hospital is over 30 miles away, making it difficult for residents to receive quality healthcare services. Additionally, with only two full-time doctors operating in the town, the availability of primary healthcare providers is also limited. As an alternative, many residents must visit nearby clinics and utilize telehealth for more specialized care needs.
Despite these challenges, Crawford's community organizations have stepped up to provide health resources for its citizens. Local churches host free clinics which offer basic primary care services such as immunizations and screenings. There are also several community-based programs that provide food assistance and educational opportunities related to health topics like nutrition and physical activity. With these initiatives in place, the town of Crawford has taken steps towards improving access to essential healthcare services for all of its residents.
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 27 physicians per 100,000 population in Crawford. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Crawford area is 103.8 (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 Crawford 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 Crawford area is 83 (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 Crawford commutes 28.5 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 Crawford area is 60 (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.