Neponset, IL is a small city located in the midwest of the United States, and it has a population of approximately 5,000 people. Its health care system is comprised of several local hospitals and medical facilities that provide quality care for the citizens. The hospitals are equipped with state-of-the-art technologies and offer a variety of services such as preventive medicine, emergency medical care, primary healthcare, specialized treatments, and rehabilitation services. There are also several clinics located in the city which provide comprehensive health care including family planning services, mental health counseling, immunizations and screenings. The overall health status in Neponset is quite good; however there are some areas where there may be room for improvement. For example, access to quality health care remains an issue for some residents due to long wait times or limited availability of certain services. In addition, preventative health measures such as smoking cessation programs could benefit many residents. Despite these issues, Neponset has made strides in ensuring quality health care for its citizens and is committed to continuing its efforts in this area.
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 116 physicians per 100,000 population in Neponset. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Neponset area is 112.8 (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 Neponset area is 50 (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 Neponset area is 61 (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 Neponset commutes 26.4 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 Neponset area is 84 (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.