White Sulphur Springs, WV is a small town located in the Appalachian Mountains. As such, health care services are limited and can be hard to access for members of the local community. There are some local hospitals and medical facilities that provide essential health services for residents of White Sulphur Springs. These facilities offer basic primary care services such as vaccinations, checkups, and general illness treatment. They also offer more specialized treatments such as dental care, physical therapy, and mental health counseling. Additionally, there are a number of non-profit organizations dedicated to providing medical assistance to those in need. These organizations provide free or discounted medical and mental health services to individuals who may not otherwise have access. In summary, while the local health care options available in White Sulphur Springs may be limited compared to larger cities, there are still resources available that help ensure residents have access to necessary medical services.
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 310 physicians per 100,000 population in White Sulphur Springs. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the White Sulphur Springs area is 116.3 (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 White Sulphur Springs 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 White Sulphur Springs 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 White Sulphur Springs commutes 25.3 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 White Sulphur Springs area is 86 (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.