Hoytsville, UT is a small town with a population of about 2,500 people. Despite its size, the town has access to quality healthcare services, thanks to the presence of local hospitals and medical facilities. Some of the most prominent health service providers in the area include Thomas Memorial Hospital and Hoytsville Medical Center. Both these hospitals have experienced staff and modern equipment to provide residents of Hoytsville with quality healthcare services. They offer various treatments, such as preventive care, diagnostic tests, surgeries, vaccinations and even mental health counseling services. Additionally, there are several clinics near Hoytsville that provide specialized care for conditions such as diabetes and HIV/AIDS. All these great options make it easy for citizens of Hoytsville to find reliable healthcare services close to home.
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 366 physicians per 100,000 population in Hoytsville. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Hoytsville area is 106.6 (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 Hoytsville area is 66 (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 Hoytsville area is 61 (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 Hoytsville commutes 25.0 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 Hoytsville area is 93 (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.