Hemingford, Nebraska is a small rural town with a population of about 1,200 people. Despite its size, the town is home to a variety of quality health services and facilities. The local hospital in Hemingford provides comprehensive treatments for acute illnesses and chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer. Additionally, there are several medical clinics in the area which provide care for minor illnesses and injuries. For those needing specialized treatments or surgeries, there are many nearby hospitals that offer world-class care for a wide range of health needs. In addition to these facilities, Hemingford also has access to a range of preventative health services such as nutritional counseling, physical therapy and mental health counseling available from local providers. Overall, residents of Hemingford have access to quality medical services that meet their individual needs and ensure that they can live healthy lives in this small town 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 62 physicians per 100,000 population in Hemingford. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Hemingford area is 131.3 (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 Hemingford 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 Hemingford area is 78 (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 Hemingford commutes 10.8 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 Hemingford area is 95 (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.