Little Black, WI is a small rural community known for its quiet lifestyle and natural beauty. While the town may be small, it still offers an array of health services to its residents. The local hospitals in Little Black provide excellent medical care and the medical facilities offer a variety of services ranging from routine check-ups to specialty treatments. Additionally, there are many smaller local clinics that focus on specific areas of healthcare such as pediatrics or geriatrics. Residents have access to quality healthcare without having to leave their town. The town also has numerous mental health initiatives in place, including support groups and counseling centers that can help those struggling with emotional issues find the resources they need. These measures ensure that Little Black's citizens can stay healthy and enjoy all that this charming little town has to offer.
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 68 physicians per 100,000 population in Little Black. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Little Black area is 102.8 (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 Little Black area is 60 (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 Little Black area is 45 (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 Little Black commutes 22.6 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 Little Black area is 89 (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.