Jasonville, IN is a small town with a population of around 1,500 people. The health and well-being of the citizens of Jasonville are a top priority and there are many resources available in the area to ensure their health needs are met. The town has two local hospitals – St. Mary's Medical Center and Community Hospital East – which offer primary care, emergency services and other specialized medical treatments. In addition to these hospitals there are several local medical facilities such as dentists, optometrists, physical therapists, chiropractors and more that provide residents with necessary medical care. These medical professionals focus on preventive care, helping ensure the overall health of the community. There is also a comprehensive public health program run by the county, providing access to healthcare for those with limited means or without insurance. With these resources at their disposal, the citizens of Jasonville have access to quality healthcare close to home.
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 43 physicians per 100,000 population in Jasonville. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Jasonville area is 80.6 (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 Jasonville 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 Jasonville 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 Jasonville commutes 29.9 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 Jasonville area is 78 (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.