Newbold, Wisconsin is a small rural town located in the northeastern part of the state. Although Newbold is small, it still offers its residents access to quality medical care through a variety of local hospitals and medical facilities. These facilities provide residents with comprehensive healthcare services such as diagnostics, primary care, specialist referrals, emergency treatment and more. These institutions are staffed by knowledgeable and experienced medical professionals who strive to provide quality care for all patients regardless of their financial circumstances. The local health care system also provides financial assistance programs for those who cannot afford health insurance or cannot pay out-of-pocket for necessary treatments. In addition to these services, the town also offers numerous resources and support organizations devoted to helping people live healthier lives including nutritionists, counselors, support groups and more. With all these options available to its citizens, Newbold strives to provide the best possible health care for all its residents.
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 366 physicians per 100,000 population in Newbold. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Newbold area is 99.6 (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 Newbold 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 Newbold area is 89 (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 Newbold commutes 20.6 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 Newbold 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.