Independence, UT is a small town located in Utah County. It has a population of roughly 1,058 people according to the 2020 census. The health of the residents of Independence is largely supported by nearby local hospitals and medical facilities. The nearest hospital to Independence is Mountain View Hospital in Payson, which is about 23 miles away from the town. Other medical facilities nearby include Utah Valley Regional Medical Center (about 40 minutes away) and Heber Valley Medical Center (about 25 minutes away). These facilities provide residents with access to primary and specialized care. Additionally, the area also features many independent and smaller family practice clinics that provide basic care for common illnesses. With these health-care options available, residents of Independence have easy access to quality health care that supports their health and wellbeing.
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 86 physicians per 100,000 population in Independence. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Independence area is 110.2 (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 Independence area is 54 (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 Independence area is 96 (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 Independence commutes 23.3 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 Independence area is 92 (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.