The health of Correctionville, IA is a priority for many in the local community. The town has several local hospitals and medical facilities which provide quality services to its residents. These services range from general family care to more specialized treatment such as plastic surgery, orthopedics, and gynecology. The town also takes preventative health measures seriously and many programs are available to help individuals stay healthy. Local nutritionists and fitness professionals offer classes to help educate people on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Education initiatives are underway to spread awareness about the importance of preventative health measures and how they contribute to overall well-being. Additionally, there are mental health professionals available in the area who can provide support for those struggling with depression or anxiety. All in all, Correctionville takes the health of its citizens seriously and provides the necessary resources so that everyone can live a healthy life.
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 Correctionville. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Correctionville 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 Correctionville 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 Correctionville 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 Correctionville commutes Unlock 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 Correctionville 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.