Suring, Wisconsin is a small town located in Oconto County. The area has a population of just 878 people and provides a quiet and peaceful atmosphere for its citizens. Healthcare options are limited in the area, although there are some local hospitals, clinics, and medical facilities available to residents. The two closest hospitals are Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay and St. Mary's Hospital in Shawano, both of which are about an hour away from Suring. There are also several clinics and medical centers located within Suring itself that offer services such as primary care, women’s health, mental health counseling, and more. These facilities provide residents with access to quality healthcare close to home. Additionally, the county offers public health programs such as immunizations and disease prevention activities designed to keep the community healthy. Overall, Suring is fortunate to have access to adequate healthcare services for its residents despite its small-town size.
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 61 physicians per 100,000 population in Suring. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Suring area is 127.8 (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 Suring area is 50 (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 Suring 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 Suring commutes 22.5 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 Suring area is 89 (100=best). The US average is 58.
89 / 100
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.