Moltke, MI is a small town located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. With a population of only 1,500 people, it is a close-knit community with a long history. While healthcare options may be limited compared to larger cities, there are still several different health services available to the residents of Moltke. There are two local hospitals, Moltke Community Hospital and Iva’s Rural Health Services Center. Both of these offer general medical care as well as specialized procedures like obstetrics and geriatrics. The city also has two medical clinics that provide primary care such as family medicine and pediatric services. In addition to these healthcare facilities, there are several home health providers in the area that offer home health services for those who cannot travel to the clinics or hospitals for treatment. Finally, the city has a variety of mental health services available including counseling and therapy. All together, these resources provide an adequate level of healthcare for those living in Moltke.
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 39 physicians per 100,000 population in Moltke. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Moltke area is 88.3 (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 Moltke area is 60 (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 Moltke area is 88 (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 Moltke commutes 24.4 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 Moltke area is 91 (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.