Middleport, OH is a small town in Meigs County that enjoys the benefits of being located in a rural area. The town has access to quality health care from local hospitals and medical facilities. Residents of Middleport can rest assured that they have access to a variety of services for their health needs, ranging from general practitioners to specialists that can provide more specific treatments. As the population continues to age, the importance of having reliable health care services available becomes even more important. The town works hard to make sure its residents have access to the best possible health care when needed, and that they are able to get the help they need without long waiting times or geographical difficulties. This ensures that people living in Middleport, OH are able to get the necessary care for their health problems as soon as possible.
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 22 physicians per 100,000 population in Middleport. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Middleport area is 92.6 (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 Middleport area is 34 (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 Middleport 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 Middleport commutes 28.3 minutes one-way, which is longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
Air Quality Index
The annual BestPlaces Air Quality Index for the Middleport area is 50 (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.