Reynolds, NE is a small town located in the state of Nebraska. The town has a population of around 900 people, and offers its residents access to quality health care services provided by its local hospitals and medical facilities. For those who need specialized care, larger hospitals are located nearby in the cities of Omaha and Lincoln. Health outcomes in Reynolds are generally good, as evidenced by positive ratings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Residents of Reynolds have access to well-trained healthcare professionals that provide preventative care and prompt treatment for any health concerns they may have. The town also offers support services such as nutrition counseling, exercise classes, mental health services, and educational courses on healthy living. Healthy eating options are abundant throughout Reynolds with an array of fresh produce available at the local grocery store and farmers’ market. With access to quality healthcare services and an emphasis on healthy living, Reynolds is committed to providing its citizens with an excellent standard of healthcare.
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 69 physicians per 100,000 population in Reynolds. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Reynolds area is 119.1 (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 Reynolds 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 Reynolds area is 71 (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 Reynolds commutes 16.0 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 Reynolds area is 83 (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.