Braidwood, IL is a small but vibrant rural community in Will County. Its population is estimated to be around 5,200 people. The health of its citizens is largely influenced by the local healthcare system and its resources. Braidwood is serviced by two local hospitals that are equipped to provide comprehensive care for a variety of medical needs and illnesses. In addition to the hospitals, Braidwood also has several medical facilities, such as independent clinics and specialty centers, which help support the residents’ care needs. With a focus on preventative treatments and education, these facilities have helped reduce the occurrences of chronic diseases in the community. Furthermore, there are ample opportunities for physical activity, which helps promote healthy lifestyles among Braidwood's citizens. As a result, the overall health of this wonderful town has seen steady improvement over time due to the diligent efforts of local healthcare providers to keep their residents healthy and well-cared for.
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 116 physicians per 100,000 population in Braidwood. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Braidwood area is 100.1 (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 Braidwood area is 36 (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 Braidwood area is 93 (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 Braidwood commutes 33.4 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 Braidwood area is 74 (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.