The town of Onward, IN is a small community located in the Midwest region of the United States. The population of Onward is approximately 2,000 people and it is known for its small-town charm and sense of community. In terms of health services, Onward has several local hospitals and medical facilities that provide quality care to its citizens. These facilities include two acute care hospitals, an urgent care center, and a variety of outpatient clinics. Patients are also served by a variety of nursing homes and assisted living facilities that offer specialized care for seniors. Additionally, there are numerous family physicians in the area that provide primary healthcare services to residents. All facilities are equipped with advanced technology and experienced personnel to ensure high-quality care for all patients. With access to such excellent medical services, residents of Onward can rest assured that their health needs will be met with a high level of expertise and professionalism.
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 119 physicians per 100,000 population in Onward. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Onward area is 82.0 (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 Onward area is 50 (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 Onward area is 93 (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 Onward commutes 20.6 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 Onward area is 83 (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.