Declo, Idaho is a small town located in the rural south of the state with a population of 854. Although the town is small, the health facilities available are quite comprehensive. There are two local hospitals that serve Declo and the surrounding area, providing inpatient and outpatient care as well as emergency services. Additionally, there are several medical clinics that offer specialized care for a variety of conditions including diabetes, mental health and addiction treatment. Furthermore, a range of alternative medical therapies such as acupuncture and massage therapy are also provided by local providers. This ensures that residents have access to necessary healthcare services in the comfort and convenience of their own community. The quality of care is also excellent with highly trained physicians and other healthcare professionals providing comprehensive treatment plans tailored to meet individual needs. In short, Declo can proudly boast good health facilities for its size.
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 123 physicians per 100,000 population in Declo. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Declo area is 94.1 (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 Declo area is 30 (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 Declo area is 91 (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 Declo commutes 14.8 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 Declo area is 92 (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.