Cantrall, IL is a small town in central Illinois that has a population of approximately 7,000 people. It is an area with easy access to hospitals and medical facilities, with several local options located close by. The community takes pride in its public health initiatives, such as providing health education programs for the general public and implementing preventative measures to reduce the risk of chronic illnesses. Local hospitals are well-equipped and staffed with experienced nurses and doctors who are dedicated to providing quality care for their patients. Additionally, Cantrall is home to numerous medical clinics, pharmacies and other healthcare providers that can provide further services for those in need. The town also has a number of mental health practitioners who specialize in counseling, therapy or other forms of therapy to help individuals cope with any issues they may be facing. All these measures ensure that the residents of Cantrall have access to high-quality healthcare that meets all their needs.
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 377 physicians per 100,000 population in Cantrall. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Cantrall area is 105.0 (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 Cantrall area is 27 (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 Cantrall area is 97 (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 Cantrall commutes 19.6 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 Cantrall area is 77 (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.