Keene, Texas is a small town located about 40 miles southwest of Fort Worth. The town has an estimated population of around 6,000 people and is an important part of the community in the area. There are several local hospitals and medical facilities in Keene that offer quality healthcare to those who need it. The hospitals offer a range of services from preventive and primary care to emergency services. The medical facilities provide specialized medical care such as physical therapy, preventative care, and mental health services. Residents in Keene have access to high-quality healthcare thanks to these local hospitals and medical facilities. In addition, Keene is home to several well-respected retirement communities for seniors looking for a safe place to live out their golden years. With its commitment to providing quality healthcare, Keene is an ideal location for families looking for a safe and welcoming environment for their loved ones.
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 91 physicians per 100,000 population in Keene. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Keene area is 118.1 (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 Keene area is 100 (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 Keene area is 98 (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 Keene commutes 24.0 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 Keene area is 56 (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.