Allen, NE is a small rural town with a population of around 1,000 people. As such, the health care needs of the community are not as well-served as they might be in a larger city or urban area. However, there are still local hospitals and medical facilities available to meet the needs of Allen residents. The Allen General Hospital is the closest hospital to Allen and provides basic medical services such as routine checkups and treatment of minor illnesses. There is also the Clay County Medical Center which provides additional services such as primary care, x-rays, and laboratory work. Additionally, there are several clinics in Allen that provide more specialized care for conditions like diabetes, heart health, and mental health issues. In conclusion, despite being a small rural town, residents of Allen can still access quality healthcare from local hospitals and medical facilities.
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 35 physicians per 100,000 population in Allen. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Allen area is 127.0 (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 Allen area is 20 (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 Allen area is 93 (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 Allen commutes 21.8 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 Allen area is 90 (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.