Pine Grove, MI is a small town located in the southeastern part of the state. Although it has a relatively small population, the town’s health is taken very seriously. When it comes to health care, there are several local hospitals and medical facilities available in Pine Grove. These include Pine Grove Medical Center, which offers comprehensive primary care services for adults and children, as well as a variety of specialty services such as orthopedic and cardiology care. Additionally, there are numerous outpatient clinics located throughout the town that provide additional medical care in convenient locations throughout the community. The area also boasts excellent mental health resources including counseling services and support groups for those dealing with addiction issues or other mental health concerns. Finally, there are many fitness centers and recreational centers offering physical activities and classes for residents to stay active and fit. Overall, Pine Grove provides its residents with ample access to quality healthcare options to ensure their well-being.
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 119 physicians per 100,000 population in Pine Grove. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Pine Grove area is 88.5 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
88.5 / 100
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Pine Grove area is 40 (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 Pine Grove area is 79 (100=best). The US average is 87.
79 / 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 Pine Grove commutes 28.4 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 Pine Grove area is 83 (100=best). The US average is 58.
83 / 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.