Three Oaks, MI is a small rural community located in southwestern Michigan. While the population of the city is relatively small compared to other cities in the state, it remains a vibrant and diverse community. The city is home to several local hospitals, including Three Oaks Regional Medical Center and Andrews Memorial Hospital, as well as medical facilities such as Three Oaks Family Care and Three Oaks Home Health. These healthcare providers are dedicated to providing quality care to the citizens of Three Oaks and its surrounding area. With access to these local resources, residents of Three Oaks can be assured that they will receive the best possible care when it comes to their health. The City also works with various health organizations to promote healthy living in the community through fitness programs and nutrition education initiatives. All of these services have resulted in increased access to quality healthcare for all members of the Three Oaks community.
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 202 physicians per 100,000 population in Three Oaks. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Three Oaks area is 92.8 (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 Three Oaks 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 Three Oaks area is 68 (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 Three Oaks commutes 23.8 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 Three Oaks area is 82 (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.