Edmonton, KY is a small rural town of about 1,100 people located in Metcalfe County. Despite its small size, Edmonton offers a variety of health care services for citizens and visitors alike. The town has several local hospitals that provide emergency care and specialty services such as pediatrics, general surgery, and obstetrics. In addition to these larger facilities, Edmonton also boasts numerous smaller regional medical facilities that specialize in family medicine, primary care, and mental health services. These medical centers are staffed by experienced doctors and nurses who strive to ensure the best possible care for residents of the community. Beyond providing direct medical care, there are also a number of local organizations that work to promote healthy living through education and awareness campaigns. These organizations work hard to make sure that all residents have access to quality health information so they can make informed decisions about their own well-being. With its comprehensive range of health services, Edmonton is committed to providing its citizens with the highest level of medical care available in the area.
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 20 physicians per 100,000 population in Edmonton. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Edmonton area is 101.4 (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 Edmonton area is 79 (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 Edmonton area is 98 (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 Edmonton commutes 19.8 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 Edmonton area is 75 (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.