Convoy, OH is a small town located in Van Wert County with a population of 1,600 according to the 2010 census. Despite its relative small size, Convoy has access to quality medical care through a combination of local hospitals and other medical facilities. The main hospital is Mercer Health which provides primary and secondary care to the citizens of the town and surrounding area. Additionally, there are two smaller private clinics located within Convoy that specialize in various services such as pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, cardiology, neurology and internal medicine for those who need more specialized care or cannot travel to larger cities for their healthcare needs. The local pharmacies also offer prescription medications at an affordable cost for those without insurance coverage. Overall, Convoy is lucky enough to have access to quality health care services that allow residents to receive adequate treatment 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 81 physicians per 100,000 population in Convoy. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Convoy area is 87.4 (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 Convoy 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 Convoy area is 93 (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 Convoy commutes 21.6 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 Convoy area is 81 (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.