Grady, NM is a small town with a population of just over 1,000 people. Despite its size, it is home to some excellent local healthcare facilities and hospitals. The two main hospitals in the area are Grady Memorial Hospital and the Grady Community Clinic. These establishments provide quality medical care to the citizens of Grady and surrounding towns. From emergency room services to specialist care such as cardiology and oncology, these facilities work hard to provide the best possible health care for their patients. The community clinic also offers a wide range of preventative services such as immunizations, physicals, mental health counseling, addiction treatment services, and nutritional counseling. All of these services are available at no cost or at low-cost rates for those who qualify. This ensures that all members of the community have access to quality healthcare regardless of their income level or insurance status.
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 111 physicians per 100,000 population in Grady. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Grady area is 90.8 (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 Grady area is 40 (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 Grady 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 Grady commutes 14.3 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 Grady area is 84 (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.