The health of Dieterich, IL is very important to its citizens. While the population of the town may not be large, there are a variety of local hospitals and medical facilities available for those in need of quality medical care. The nearby St. Anthony Memorial Hospital offers comprehensive care for medical emergencies, as well as preventative health services like immunizations and routine checkups. For those needing specialized care, there are also a number of specialty clinics located in the town providing treatments for conditions such as diabetes and cancer. Dieterich also has access to several urgent care centers that provide quick access to minor illnesses or injuries when needed. Dieterich is served by several highly trained and experienced physicians who provide excellent medical care to their patients. They pride themselves on providing personal attention and caring service that keeps their patients healthy and happy. With these resources available, it is no wonder that the community takes great pride in the quality of healthcare they receive in Dieterich.
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 224 physicians per 100,000 population in Dieterich. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Dieterich area is 114.0 (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 Dieterich 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 Dieterich 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 Dieterich commutes 19.8 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 Dieterich area is 79 (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.