Folsom, New Mexico is a small town located in the southeast corner of the state. The town has a population of approximately 1,100 people and is home to several local hospitals and medical facilities. The health care in Folsom is known for its excellent quality and commitment to providing residents with access to comprehensive medical services. Residents have access to quality primary care from a variety of doctors, nurses, and specialists as well as emergency services. The hospitals have been equipped with the latest medical technology allowing the staff to provide efficient and safe patient care. Additionally, Folsom has multiple pharmacies that offer medicines at discounted prices. To ensure that everyone in the community has access to healthcare, there are free health centers available for those who cannot afford it. In short, Folsom is committed to providing quality medical care for all its residents.
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 119 physicians per 100,000 population in Folsom. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Folsom area is 95.2 (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 Folsom area is 48 (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 Folsom area is 75 (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 Folsom commutes 0.0 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 Folsom area is 92 (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.