Bibb County, Alabama is a small rural county located in the southwest corner of the state. The population of Bibb County is just over 14,000 residents. Despite its small size, Bibb County is home to a variety of medical facilities and hospitals. In terms of healthcare access, Bibb County has two major hospitals: South West Regional Medical Center and Baptist Health System. Both of these facilities offer comprehensive care including emergency room services, specialized care such as cardiology and maternity services. Additionally, the county also boasts several smaller community health centers providing primary care to local residents and families. These centers offer general health exams, immunizations, mental health services and more. Due to their proximity to nearby communities, these centers are able to provide affordable and convenient access to medical care for those who need it most. Overall, Bibb County has a variety of healthcare resources available in order to keep its residents healthy and safe.
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 27 physicians per 100,000 population in Bibb County. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Bibb County area is 108.1 (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 Bibb County area is 100 (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 Bibb County area is 94 (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 Bibb County commutes 30.0 minutes one-way, which is longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
Air Quality Index
The annual BestPlaces Air Quality Index for the Bibb County area is 48 (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.