Woodruff, Wisconsin is a small rural town located in the northern part of the state. As with many other areas in Wisconsin, health care is not always readily available or easily accessible. For local residents, there are two hospitals nearby that provide medical services and four local medical facilities that offer primary care services. Unfortunately, Woodruff does not have any population-based health initiatives such as public clinics or health centers. However, the local hospitals and medical facilities work hard to ensure everyone has access to quality and affordable care. The hospitals also offer emergency services for those who need it most. The local medical facilities focus on preventative care and help patients understand how to lead healthier lifestyles. In addition, they provide special outreach programs for seniors and other vulnerable populations in the community. Ultimately, healthcare in Woodruff strives to promote health throughout the community by providing access to quality and affordable healthcare services for all 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 Woodruff. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Woodruff 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 Woodruff 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 Woodruff 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 Woodruff commutes 19.0 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 Woodruff area is 91 (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.