The health of the people living in Mentor Township (Cheboygan County), MI is supported by a number of local medical facilities. Residents have access to quality healthcare through two renowned hospitals, Munson Medical Center and McLaren Northern Michigan, both located within easy reach. In addition to these facilities, there are a number of clinics and other medical services available. The presence of local medical professionals provides the community with reliable healthcare options that can help them stay healthy and take control of their health. Mentor Township also has many pharmacies, nutritionists, home-healthcare providers, and other specialists who provide specialized care and advice on diet and lifestyle choices that promote general well-being. With all of these resources at their disposal, residents are sure to maintain a high standard of health for themselves and their families.
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 153 physicians per 100,000 population in Mentor township (Cheboygan County). The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Mentor township (Cheboygan County) area is 87.5 (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 Mentor township (Cheboygan County) area is 60 (100=best). The US average is 55.
60 / 100
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 Mentor township (Cheboygan County) area is 88 (100=best). The US average is 87.
88 / 100
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 Mentor township (Cheboygan County) commutes 26.8 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 Mentor township (Cheboygan County) area is 90 (100=best). The US average is 58.
90 / 100
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.