Piperton, TN is a small town located in the heart of Tennessee. It has a population of about 3,000 people and boasts a variety of local amenities including local hospitals and medical facilities. These facilities provide excellent care for the residents of Piperton from primary care to specialized treatments. The quality of healthcare in Piperton is generally considered high with access to affordable medical care, advanced medical technology and experienced practitioners. There are several local doctors’ offices as well as regional hospitals close by that can offer everything that the residents may need or require for their health needs. In addition to these services, there are also various support groups that specialize in helping those with mental health issues, addiction problems, and other health-related concerns. This allows Piperton residents access to a full range of healthcare services without having to leave their community.
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 28 physicians per 100,000 population in Piperton. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Piperton area is 130.4 (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 Piperton area is 35 (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 Piperton area is 13 (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 Piperton commutes 27.6 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 Piperton area is 64 (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.