The town of Galena, IN is a small rural community with a population of about 2,200 people. The town is served by two local hospitals, located in nearby Muncie and Anderson. These hospitals provide medical services to the citizens of Galena, including emergency care and outpatient services. Additionally, there are several medical facilities located within the town itself. These include doctors' offices, clinics, pharmacies, and other health-related businesses that provide specialized care for the residents of the area. In addition to these local providers, there are also many government funded programs and initiatives that support healthy living in Galena. These programs focus on improving access to health care services, promoting healthy lifestyles, and preventing illness through preventive measures such as immunizations. The overall health of those living in the town of Galena is relatively good due to both the local healthcare system and government assistance that helps to ensure citizens have access to quality healthcare options.
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 180 physicians per 100,000 population in Galena. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Galena area is 80.0 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
80.0 / 100
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Galena 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 Galena area is 96 (100=best). The US average is 87.
96 / 100
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 Galena commutes 21.5 minutes one-way, which is shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
Air Quality Index
The annual BestPlaces Air Quality Index for the Galena area is 69 (100=best). The US average is 58.
69 / 100
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.