Corydon, IA is a small rural town located in the southern part of the state. It is home to a population of about 1,500 people and is known for its peaceful atmosphere and strong sense of community. With regards to healthcare, Corydon offers several local hospitals and medical facilities to meet the needs of its citizens. The two main hospitals are Wayne County Hospital and St. Vincent's Regional Health Center. Both facilities provide comprehensive care including general surgery, emergency services, diagnostic imaging, primary care providers and specialists to treat a variety of illnesses or injuries. Additionally, there are several other medical facilities within the area which offer specialized treatments such as dentistry, physical therapy, optometry and more. By offering these services in an accessible location, Corydon residents can easily access the necessary health care they need when they need it most.
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 125 physicians per 100,000 population in Corydon. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Corydon area is 123.1 (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 Corydon area is 74 (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 Corydon area is 90 (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 Corydon commutes 23.8 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 Corydon 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.