The health in Atlantic, NC is generally good, with access to quality healthcare services. Atlantic has two major hospitals, Vidant Medical Center and CarolinaEast Health System, which provide a range of medical care for the community. In addition to these larger facilities, there are also several smaller local medical facilities that offer primary care services and specialty care such as physical therapy, rehabilitation, and diagnostic imaging. These local medical facilities also have convenient locations throughout the city making it easier for residents to receive healthcare. Residents of Atlantic also benefit from a variety of preventative health programs offered by both hospitals. From free screenings and vaccinations available at Vidant Medical Center to nutritional educational classes hosted by CarolinaEast Health System, local residents have access to resources that help them stay informed about their health and make smart decisions when it comes to their well-being.
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 202 physicians per 100,000 population in Atlantic. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Atlantic area is 111.3 (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 Atlantic area is 99 (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 Atlantic area is 97 (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 Atlantic commutes 23.2 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 Atlantic area is 91 (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.