Carmi, IL is a small rural town in Southern Illinois with a population of about 5,000 people. It is an area with a strong sense of community and a focus on taking care of its citizens. Health is an important part of life in Carmi and there are several local hospitals and medical facilities to ensure the health needs of the community are met. The Wabash General Hospital is the primary hospital located in Carmi which provides both emergency services and comprehensive care services. In addition to the hospital, there are other medical facilities such as Andrews Medical Clinic, Doucette Medical Clinic, and Wabash Community Health Center that offer primary care services for those residing in Carmi. All these medical facilities provide quality healthcare for all members of the community regardless of their financial situation or insurance status. The city also has a wide range of specialized medical practices such as orthopedic clinics, mental health centers, eye clinics and women’s health centers to cater to specific needs. Overall, Carmi has excellent healthcare options which helps keep its residents healthy and safe.
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 42 physicians per 100,000 population in Carmi. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Carmi area is 116.2 (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 Carmi area is 20 (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 Carmi area is 50 (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 Carmi commutes 22.6 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 Carmi area is 70 (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.