Helena Flats, MT is a small rural town located in the heart of Montana. With a population of just over 4,000 people, this tight-knit community takes great pride in its health and wellness. The town is home to two local hospitals, Helena Flats Hospital and Helena Valley Medical Center, both offering comprehensive healthcare services to residents of the town and surrounding areas. In addition to these two hospitals, Helena Flats also has several local medical facilities which provide specialized care for all areas of health such as physical therapy, mental health counseling, and primary care. These medical facilities are staffed by highly qualified professionals who focus on providing quality care at an affordable price. Furthermore, there are a number of support groups available within the local area that offer assistance to those struggling with various health issues such as addiction or chronic illnesses. Overall, Helena Flats is committed to ensuring that all its residents receive the best possible healthcare services without having to leave their hometown.
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 232 physicians per 100,000 population in Helena Flats. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Helena Flats area is 95.1 (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 Helena Flats area is 34 (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 Helena Flats area is 84 (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 Helena Flats commutes 19.1 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 Helena Flats area is 87 (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.