Deercroft, NC is a small community with a population of approximately 2,000 people. Even though it is a small town, it has the healthcare resources needed to keep its residents healthy. The local hospitals and medical facilities offer quality care and services that are available to all of the residents. There are multiple doctors’ offices and clinics located in the city that provide general health care, vaccinations, and other necessary treatments. In addition, there are also emergency services available 24 hours a day which can help if someone is in need of urgent care. The local hospitals are well-equipped with the latest technology to provide optimal health care for their patients. Deercroft also offers several mental health services in order to help its citizens live healthier lives. This includes counseling sessions for individuals struggling with depression or anxiety, as well as support groups for those who have lost loved ones due to illness or injury. All of these resources work together to create an environment that supports and promotes the overall health of Deercroft's 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 172 physicians per 100,000 population in Deercroft. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Deercroft area is 113.2 (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 Deercroft 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 Deercroft area is 96 (100=best). The US average is 87.
96 / 100
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 Deercroft commutes 21.8 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 Deercroft area is 67 (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.