Seymour, Wisconsin is a small town in Outagamie County in the northeastern part of the state. It has a population of approximately 5,000 people and is proud to have some of the best medical facilities and hospitals in the area. With its excellent healthcare options, Seymour residents enjoy peace of mind knowing they are receiving quality healthcare close to home. From family practices to specialty care services, Seymour can provide for all the medical needs of its citizens. The local hospital provides a wide range of medical services such as radiology, ambulatory services, emergency care, lab services and more. In addition to traditional healthcare providers, there are many local medical clinics offering primary care and behavioral health services. Furthermore, several pharmacies can be found throughout town providing easy access to over-the-counter medications and prescription drugs. With this great selection of medical facilities available, Seymour citizens can rest assured that their health is well taken care of.
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 203 physicians per 100,000 population in Seymour. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Seymour area is 110.6 (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 Seymour area is 40 (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 Seymour area is 91 (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 Seymour commutes 19.8 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 Seymour area is 83 (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.