Surry, VA is a small rural town located in southeast Virginia. The town prides itself on its strong sense of community and a commitment to providing quality healthcare services to the residents. In terms of local health services, Surry offers a range of options, including nearby hospitals and several medical facilities that are dedicated to meeting the needs of local citizens. From emergency care and general practitioners to specialists in different fields, the health services available in Surry are designed to meet a variety of needs for both locals and visitors alike. Additionally, the town is home to several outreach initiatives aimed at improving public health and promoting better access to quality healthcare for people who may be underserved or underinsured. With this wide variety of resources available, Surry provides quality healthcare for its citizens as well as visitors from other areas.
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 15 physicians per 100,000 population in Surry. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Surry area is 114.8 (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 Surry area is 89 (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 Surry area is 100 (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 Surry commutes 32.6 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 Surry area is 73 (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.