Merrill, MI is a small town located in central Michigan with a population of just over 2,000 people. While the size of the town limits the range of health services available, there are still some excellent local hospitals and medical facilities to meet the needs of the residents. The most popular hospital in Merrill is St. Mary's Medical Center which offers a wide range of services including emergency care, specialized care such as pediatrics and mental health services, and primary care. The center also has an extensive network for specialists such as cardiologists and oncologists who can be easily accessed if needed. In addition to this hospital, there are several smaller clinics that provide basic medical care for people living in Mercer. These clinics offer general family practice services as well as vaccinations and other preventative measure to help ensure that patients are staying healthy throughout their lives. With all of these resources at hand, Merrill residents can rest assured knowing they have access to quality healthcare when they need it.
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 240 physicians per 100,000 population in Merrill. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Merrill area is 87.4 (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 Merrill area is 26 (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 Merrill 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 Merrill commutes 25.7 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 Merrill area is 84 (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.