Herbst, IN is a small town with a population of just over 2000 people. Despite its size, Herbst has access to quality healthcare facilities and services. There are two local hospitals in the area, both providing comprehensive care for their patients. In addition to these hospitals, there are several local medical facilities that offer specialized care such as family medicine, pediatrics, physical therapy, and dental care. These facilities can provide the residents of Herbst with the necessary health services they may require. Furthermore, there are numerous organizations in the area dedicated to improving the overall health of the community by providing educational programs on topics such as nutrition, exercise and general wellness. The town’s dedication to health and wellness makes Herbst an excellent location for those looking for quality healthcare and accessible medical resources.
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 Unlock physicians per 100,000 population in Herbst. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Herbst area is Unlock. The US average is 100.
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Herbst area is Unlock. The US average is 55.
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 Herbst area is Unlock. The US average is 87.
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 Herbst commutes Unlock 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 Herbst area is Unlock. The US average is 58.
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.