Love Valley, NC is a small town situated in the foothills of North Carolina. It has a strong sense of community, with many locally owned businesses and friendly residents. Despite its size, Love Valley takes great pride in its healthcare offerings, with several local hospitals and medical centers providing quality care to the community. These facilities are staffed by experienced practitioners who are dedicated to providing high-level medical care to those living in the area. Additionally, Love Valley boasts an array of educational resources for those interested in furthering their knowledge on health and wellness topics. From nutrition classes to seminars on mental health awareness, there are plenty of opportunities for locals to learn more about how to take care of their bodies and minds. Love Valley’s commitment to healthcare ensures that residents have access to the best possible care when they need it most.
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 178 physicians per 100,000 population in Love Valley. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Love Valley area is 107.8 (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 Love Valley area is 85 (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 Love Valley area is 82 (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 Love Valley commutes 25.6 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 Love Valley area is 72 (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.