The health and well-being of the people living in Gages Lake, IL is a priority for the local community. In order to ensure that residents have access to quality medical care, there are several hospitals and medical facilities within the area. All of these offer comprehensive services and provide high-quality care to patients with any variety of ailments. The hospitals are staffed by experienced professionals who strive to keep up with modern treatments, so they can offer their patients the best possible care. Additionally, nearby clinics are available for those seeking specialized treatment or advice from experts in specific medical fields. These facilities are essential for ensuring that all residents have access to quality healthcare and that their needs are met.
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 290 physicians per 100,000 population in Gages Lake. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Gages Lake area is 99.3 (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 Gages Lake area is 28 (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 Gages Lake area is 88 (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 Gages Lake commutes 30.7 minutes one-way, which is longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
Air Quality Index
The annual BestPlaces Air Quality Index for the Gages Lake area is 72 (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.