Maury, NC is a small town located in the southwestern part of the state. It has a population of just over 1,000 people and is known for its rural charm and proximity to larger cities. Despite its small size, Maury provides its residents with access to quality healthcare. There are several local hospitals within a few hours’ drive from Maury which offer a wide range of medical services. In addition, there are several local medical facilities in Maury itself which provide basic health care services such as primary care physicians, dentists, optometrists, mental health services and more. The town also offers various health education programs for both children and adults in order to promote healthy lifestyle habits among its citizens. With access to quality healthcare and an emphasis on healthy living, Maury is a great place for those who seek an environment with ample resources to lead healthy lives.
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 10 physicians per 100,000 population in Maury. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Maury area is 115.1 (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 Maury area is 70 (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 Maury 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 Maury commutes 25.8 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 Maury area is 75 (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.