Cadiz, IN is a small city located in southern Indiana. It has a population of approximately 2,000 people and is known for its scenic beauty and outdoor activities. The health of the citizens of Cadiz is important to the community and there are several local hospitals and medical facilities available to meet their needs. Adena Health System provides primary care services at their clinic in Cadiz as well as advanced treatments through their hospital in nearby Chillicothe, Ohio. In addition to this, St Vincent Medical Center in Evansville also offers quality healthcare options to those living in the area. With these two facilities, individuals can receive quality medical care close to home. Along with these hospitals, Cadiz also provides access to several home health agencies, long-term care facilities, pharmacies, mental health centers and dental offices, all of which are critical for providing comprehensive healthcare services for its citizens.
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 82 physicians per 100,000 population in Cadiz. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Cadiz area is 86.9 (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 Cadiz area is 40 (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 Cadiz area is 91 (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 Cadiz 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 Cadiz area is 79 (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.