Copper City, MI is a small community located in the midwest region of the United States. The city has a population of approximately 8,000 people and is known for its rich history and strong sense of community. In recent years, the city has seen an increase in investment into healthcare facilities as well as local hospitals. Copper City now offers quality medical care to those who live there including primary care, emergency services, specialized clinics and more. Local hospitals provide comprehensive health services from experienced doctors and nurses while also offering preventative care services such as immunizations, screenings and wellness checks. The local medical centers also offer a variety of specialty services ranging from laboratory testing to dental care. With the increasing access to quality healthcare in Copper City, residents are able to receive treatments that improve their overall health and wellbeing.
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 165 physicians per 100,000 population in Copper City. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Copper City 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 Copper City 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 Copper City area is 42 (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 Copper City commutes 15.7 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 Copper City area is 94 (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.