Royston, GA is a small town situated in the northeast part of Georgia. It has a population of approximately 2,800 people and is known for its rich agricultural history and its strong sense of community. With an emphasis on providing quality healthcare services to its citizens, Royston is proud to have two local hospitals and numerous medical facilities available in the area. These ensure that residents have access to comprehensive treatments and necessary resources from experienced healthcare professionals. The local hospitals and medical facilities are committed to providing quality care that meets the highest standards for both physical and mental healthcare, while also doing so at an affordable price point. Additionally, these healthcare centers offer preventative care programs such as immunizations as well as educational classes for individuals wanting to learn more about healthy lifestyles. Royston's commitment to the health of its citizens ensures that everyone can live long, fulfilling lives with access to high-quality healthcare when needed.
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 67 physicians per 100,000 population in Royston. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Royston area is 122.6 (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 Royston area is 100 (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 Royston area is 95 (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 Royston commutes 25.8 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 Royston area is 63 (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.