George, IA is a small rural town located in north western Iowa. The population of George is relatively small, with an estimated total of 2,000 inhabitants. However, this small town still offers quality healthcare to its citizens. In terms of medical facilities, there are three local hospitals and two urgent care clinics located in the immediate area. These facilities provide emergency care as well as a variety of primary care services such as family practice, pediatrics and general surgery. In addition to medical services, the town also has several pharmacies and laboratory services available to residents for their health care needs. Overall, the healthcare provided in George is excellent and the community remains committed to providing quality health care resources to all of its citizens.
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 26 physicians per 100,000 population in George. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the George area is 122.4 (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 George area is 60 (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 George area is 96 (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 George commutes 16.2 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 George area is 91 (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.