Vandenbroek, Wisconsin is a small town in the northeastern part of the state. Despite its size, Vandenbroek residents have access to a variety of nearby medical facilities and hospitals for their health needs. The closest hospital is located just 15 minutes away in Appleton and provides comprehensive services such as emergency care, surgery, chemotherapy, physical therapy and more. Other local medical facilities for specialized care include Vandenbroek Clinic and Family Medical Center for primary care, along with specialty clinics such as eye care centers, orthopedic practices and dental offices. Furthermore, the area boasts several walk-in clinics that are available to the public on a first-come-first-serve basis for basic medical services without an appointment. With these resources at their disposal, citizens of Vandenbroek can rest assured that any health issues they may have can be taken care of quickly and effectively.
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 Vandenbroek. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Vandenbroek 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 Vandenbroek 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 Vandenbroek 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 Vandenbroek commutes 18.1 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 Vandenbroek area is 77 (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.