Blythewood, SC is a small town located in Richland County. The health of its residents is of utmost importance to the community. To ensure that everyone has access to quality healthcare services, local hospitals and medical facilities are available for those who need it. There are a few urgent care centers in the area which offer basic medical services such as check-ups and vaccinations, as well as more specialized care for those with chronic or acute conditions. In addition, there are several pediatricians and family practice physicians who provide comprehensive care for children and adults alike. Residents can also take advantage of the network of support groups that are available in Blythewood to help individuals cope with their mental or physical health problems. All in all, Blythewood strives to make sure that its residents have access to quality healthcare services so they can continue living 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 268 physicians per 100,000 population in Blythewood. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Blythewood area is 104.3 (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 Blythewood area is 56 (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 Blythewood area is 88 (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 Blythewood commutes 22.1 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 Blythewood area is 58 (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.