The health in French Settlement, LA is of great importance to the local community. With a dedicated team of medical professionals, the area has a variety of hospitals and medical facilities to provide quality care to their residents. From large hospital networks such as Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center and St. Elizabeth's Medical Center to smaller local facilities like Family Medicine of Louisiana and Ascension St. John’s Hospital, there is no shortage of healthcare options in the area. Additionally, for those seeking comprehensive preventative care there are a range of primary care clinics and specialty practices available in the region. While the population may vary depending on the time of year, French Settlement is committed to providing quality health services for all its residents regardless of their background or unique needs.
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 25 physicians per 100,000 population in French Settlement. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the French Settlement area is 102.2 (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 French Settlement area is 13 (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 French Settlement 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 French Settlement commutes 33.8 minutes one-way, which is longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
Air Quality Index
The annual BestPlaces Air Quality Index for the French Settlement area is 53 (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.