War, West Virginia is a small rural town with a population of just over 500 people. Despite its size, the community has access to some excellent local hospitals and medical facilities. The War Memorial Hospital provides essential care for locals in need of medical attention. The hospital is well-equipped to handle any medical needs ranging from minor check-ups to emergency surgery. War also has its own clinic located just off Main Street which offers general health screenings and treatments, as well as family planning services and travel vaccinations. In addition, there are several other health centers and private practices throughout the area that provide comprehensive care for residents at an affordable cost. The town also benefits from nearby state-of-the-art regional medical facilities in larger cities that are just a short drive away. With these options, War residents can have peace of mind knowing they have access to quality healthcare when needed.
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 61 physicians per 100,000 population in War. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the War area is 114.9 (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 War area is 86 (100=best). The US average is 55.
86 / 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 War area is 86 (100=best). The US average is 87.
86 / 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 War commutes 24.9 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 War area is 75 (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.