Carsonville, MI is a small rural town located in the heart of Michigan. With an estimated population of only around 1,200 people, this community is known for its tight-knit community and small-town charm. Despite its size, Carsonville does not lack access to quality health care resources. There are multiple local hospitals within a few miles of the town center, as well as medical facilities that offer basic care such as primary care physicians and urgent cares. The town also boasts a variety of wellness programs such as yoga classes and community events that promote healthy living. For those seeking additional assistance with their health needs, there are plenty of resources available through local churches and organizations to help as well. All in all, Carsonville provides an atmosphere where residents can stay safe and healthy while enjoying the benefits of living in a close-knit 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 77 physicians per 100,000 population in Carsonville. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Carsonville area is 89.6 (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 Carsonville area is 36 (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 Carsonville 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 Carsonville commutes 27.5 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 Carsonville area is 90 (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.