Devine, TX is a small rural town in Texas that is home to a population of approximately 8,000 people. The health care system in Devine is supported by two local hospitals and several medical facilities throughout the city. These facilities provide residents with quality medical care, including access to specialists, as well as emergency and preventative services. Additionally, many health care providers are devoted to promoting healthy lifestyles through regular screenings and educational programs. These efforts have paid off as there has been an overall decrease in the health related issues faced by the community in recent years. The city also offers access to mental health services for those suffering from depression or anxiety. With its commitment to quality healthcare and focus on wellness initiatives, Devine provides its residents with a safe and healthy environment to live in.
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 35 physicians per 100,000 population in Devine. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Devine area is 95.5 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
95.5 / 100
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Devine area is 90 (100=best). The US average is 55.
90 / 100
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 Devine area is 92 (100=best). The US average is 87.
92 / 100
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 Devine commutes 26.9 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 Devine area is 72 (100=best). The US average is 58.
72 / 100
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.