Springer, NM is a small town located in the southeastern part of the state. It has a population of just over 1,400 people and is known for its rural lifestyle and stunning views of the countryside. When it comes to healthcare, Springer has access to both local hospitals and medical facilities as well as some more comprehensive health services in larger cities nearby. The local hospitals provide basic medical assessments and treatments for emergency cases, while the smaller medical facilities provide primary care and other preventative services. There are also specialists available for conditions that require more advanced care. Because Springer is so close to larger cities, residents have access to some of the best healthcare in the state. In addition, many organizations provide support programs such as free health screenings or discounted medications to those who may not have access otherwise. Those living in Springer can be rest assured that they will have quality access to healthcare when needed.
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 97 physicians per 100,000 population in Springer. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Springer area is 92.7 (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 Springer 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 Springer area is 74 (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 Springer commutes 15.6 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 Springer 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.