Hindsboro, IL is a small town with a population of approximately 2,500 people. Located in the northern part of the state, it is known for its rural charm and friendly atmosphere. Its health care system is comprised of several local hospitals and medical facilities that provide quality care for the residents of Hindsboro. There are two full-service hospitals within a short drive, offering comprehensive services including emergency care and surgery. The other local medical facilities include an urgent care center, physical therapy center, and several family practice clinics. In addition to providing medical services to the public, these facilities also provide employment opportunities for the town’s residents. The town has access to a number of specialists and highly trained staff members who are dedicated to providing quality health care to their community. With such a wide range of options available in Hindsboro’s health care system, residents can feel confident that they will receive excellent care in their time of need.
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 35 physicians per 100,000 population in Hindsboro. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Hindsboro area is 104.5 (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 Hindsboro 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 Hindsboro area is 96 (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 Hindsboro commutes 30.1 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 Hindsboro area is 82 (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.