Sidney, IA is a small rural town with a population of approximately 2,500 people. Despite its size, the town has a variety of health-related services that are available to its residents. There are three local hospitals in Sidney, providing comprehensive medical care for acute and chronic medical conditions. Additionally, the town also has two clinics that offer family practice services as well as an emergency room. Furthermore, there is an array of local medical facilities such as doctor's offices and pharmacies offering specialized care and medications. This ensures that all residents have access to quality healthcare services at all times. The town also provides several support groups and mental health programs to help those struggling with mental health issues. All in all, Sidney offers excellent healthcare options for its residents and visitors alike.
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 Sidney. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Sidney area is 127.8 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
127.8 / 100
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Sidney 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 Sidney area is 85 (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 Sidney commutes 24.5 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 Sidney 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.