Salyersville, KY is a rural community with access to limited medical facilities and hospitals. The town does not have a large population, however the people of Salyersville are fortunate to have access to local health care facilities for their medical needs. With the historically small population in the area, these facilities provide important health services for those who may not be able to travel further distances for specialized care. They offer preventive care such as physicals and immunizations, as well as treatments for illnesses and minor injuries. Additionally, they have on-site laboratory testing and x-rays available to diagnose conditions quickly for faster treatment. These local medical facilities work with the surrounding hospitals in order to offer a variety of services that are typically found in larger cities. This helps residents of Salyersville stay healthy and receive necessary treatments without having to leave their community.
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 8 physicians per 100,000 population in Salyersville. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Salyersville area is 103.0 (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 Salyersville area is 81 (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 Salyersville area is 95 (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 Salyersville commutes 16.9 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 Salyersville area is 68 (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.