Pass Christian, MS is a small town located on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. It has a population of approximately 4,700 people and is known for its picturesque beaches and historic landmarks. While the city has many great amenities, it also has some health challenges that need to be addressed. Pass Christian is home to two local hospitals, Hancock Medical Center and Wesley Medical Center, which provide high quality medical care to the residents of this community. Additionally, there are a variety of other local medical facilities in Pass Christian offering a variety of services including primary care, behavioral health services, emergency services, and specialized treatments for various conditions. The healthcare system in Pass Christian is designed to meet the needs of each individual patient and ensure that everyone receives the best possible care when they need it most. With its access to quality medical care and resources, Pass Christian provides an excellent environment for maintaining good overall health for its citizens.
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 209 physicians per 100,000 population in Pass Christian. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Pass Christian area is 108.6 (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 Pass Christian 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 Pass Christian area is 89 (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 Pass Christian commutes 24.5 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 Pass Christian area is 74 (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.