L'Anse is a small town situated in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Although the population of L'Anse is small, the health and medical services available in the area are comprehensive. The local hospitals provide a variety of advanced treatments and access to specialists who serve its residents with dignity and respect. There are also several local medical facilities, such as clinics and pharmacies, offering basic care for those who need it most. The community’s commitment to health is apparent when looking at the programs offered by both public and private organizations dedicated to improving the overall well-being of L’Anse residents. In addition, there are many educational opportunities that help equip citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions about their own health care. With such extensive resources available, it is no surprise that L’Anse has become a model of health and wellness for its neighbors throughout Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
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 93 physicians per 100,000 population in L'Anse. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the L'Anse area is 102.1 (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 L'Anse 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 L'Anse area is 65 (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 L'Anse commutes 19.0 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 L'Anse 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.