Farmer City, IL is a small community located in central Illinois. It has a population of around 4,500 people and is known for its rich farmland and agricultural industry. The health of the citizens of Farmer City is important to the local economy and the overall quality of life in the area. To support the health of its residents, Farmer City offers several medical facilities including a wide range of hospitals and clinics. Some of these hospitals are general care facilities while others specialize in specific areas such as pediatrics or orthopedics. Additionally, Farmer City boasts several clinics offering primary care services to the community. These facilities focus on preventative care as well as providing treatment for minor illnesses and injuries. With access to high-quality healthcare services readily available to its residents, Farmer City is committed to ensuring that everyone can enjoy optimal health and wellbeing in this thriving community.
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 74 physicians per 100,000 population in Farmer City. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Farmer City area is 102.7 (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 Farmer City 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 Farmer City area is 92 (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 Farmer City commutes 24.6 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 Farmer City area is 83 (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.