Stonington, Illinois is a small town located in central Illinois. The town has an abundance of natural beauty and is known for its hospitable atmosphere. Although the population of Stonington is relatively low, the town still offers excellent medical care provided by local hospitals and medical facilities. Patients can choose from multiple providers to ensure they receive quality care that best meets their needs. Local hospitals are staffed by experienced and knowledgeable healthcare professionals who provide a variety of services to meet the health needs of Stonington residents. In addition, there are many specialized medical and surgical centers located nearby that offer additional specialized services such as orthopedic care, neurology care, and pediatric care. These centers also provide preventive health services including routine checkups and screenings for disease prevention. With access to quality healthcare services in Stonington, residents can be sure they will get the medical attention they need when illness or injury occurs.
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 62 physicians per 100,000 population in Stonington. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Stonington area is 104.7 (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 Stonington 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 Stonington area is 60 (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 Stonington commutes 26.8 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 Stonington area is 81 (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.