Mathews, Louisiana is a small town in the heart of Cajun Country. The area is home to many families and retirees, making it a great place to live. The town is known for its rural charm and laid back atmosphere. When it comes to healthcare, Mathews has a wide variety of options available. Local hospitals include the Mathews Memorial Hospital, Baton Rouge General Medical Center, and St. Charles Parish Hospital. There are also several local medical facilities such as those run by the East Feliciana Parish Health Unit and West Feliciana Mental Health Clinic which provide essential services to the community. In addition to these facilities, Mathews also has several pharmacies, medical centers, and urgent care facilities that provide quality care for all residents in need. With its various health care resources and affordable cost of living, Mathews is an ideal location for those looking for quality health care in a peaceful setting.
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 139 physicians per 100,000 population in Mathews. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Mathews area is 95.9 (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 Mathews 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 Mathews area is 97 (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 Mathews commutes 28.1 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 Mathews area is 59 (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.