Alvin, WI is a small town located in Northwest Wisconsin with an estimated population of approximately 1,000 people. The town is situated near several lakes and is known for its outdoor activities like fishing, camping, and hiking. The health of the residents in Alvin is supported by a few local hospitals and medical facilities. These health care services provide basic medical care for the residents as well as more specialized services such as physical therapy, specialty clinics, occupational therapy and more. The nearest hospital to Alvin is 30 miles away so it is important that these local facilities provide quality care for the needs of the community. In addition to the hospitals and medical facilities, there are also pharmacies available in the area as well as wellness centers for those looking to stay healthy or get into shape. Overall, Alvin's health care system provides adequate services for its residents and ensures that they are getting proper treatment 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 33 physicians per 100,000 population in Alvin. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Alvin area is 101.2 (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 Alvin area is 68 (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 Alvin area is 53 (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 Alvin commutes 20.3 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 Alvin 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.