Tipton, IN County is located in the state of Indiana and has a population of over 24,000 people. While the area has a relatively low rate of poverty and unemployment compared to other parts of Indiana, it still faces some health issues. The county has several hospitals and medical facilities that provide healthcare services for local residents, including Tipton County Hospital and Saint Vincent Kokomo Medical Center. Additionally, there are numerous clinics, urgent care centers, pharmacies, rehab centers, and other health services available in the county. These facilities help provide high quality care to those living in Tipton County and allow them to receive necessary medical attention. The county also works closely with community organizations such as the Center for Community Health and Wellness at IU Health North Hospital to ensure that residents have access to healthcare resources. With all these options available in Tipton County, residents can be sure they are receiving the best possible health care services in their area.
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 85 physicians per 100,000 population in Tipton County. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Tipton County area is 87.8 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
87.8 / 100
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Tipton County area is 27 (100=best). The US average is 55.
27 / 100
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 Tipton County area is 96 (100=best). The US average is 87.
96 / 100
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 Tipton County commutes 23.7 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 Tipton County area is 80 (100=best). The US average is 58.
80 / 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.