Enfield, IL is a small town located in White County, Illinois. The town has a population of about 484 people and is known for its rural charm. When it comes to health care, Enfield residents do not have to worry as there are several local hospitals and medical facilities in the area. One of the most popular local hospitals is White County Hospital, which offers a wide range of medical services and treatments. The hospital also provides emergency care as well as general family practice services. For specialty care, there are many other hospitals and medical clinics nearby such as St. Mary’s Hospital in Carmi, IL or Union County Hospital in Anna, IL. Enfield also has access to several specialty services such as physical therapy centers, mental health providers, dental clinics and home health care providers too. With so many options available for health care needs within the community, residents of Enfield can rest assured that they have access to quality healthcare close to home.
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 Enfield. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Enfield 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 Enfield 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 Enfield 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 Enfield commutes 24.8 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 Enfield area is 78 (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.