Menard County, Illinois is a rural area with a population of just over 12,000 people. Despite its small size, the county has access to several local hospitals and medical facilities. Most notable among these is Menard Medical Group which offers general healthcare services, as well as specialized treatments like cardiology and women's health. Additionally, Memorial Hospital in Hillsboro provides a 24-hour emergency room and services for acute care and trauma patients. In addition to these larger medical centers, there are many smaller clinics located throughout the county that provide basic care such as physicals, immunizations and lab work. All of these resources come together to make sure that all residents of Menard County have access to quality healthcare that fits their individual needs.
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 48 physicians per 100,000 population in Menard County. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Menard County area is 105.0 (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 Menard County area is 33 (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 Menard County area is 97 (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 Menard County commutes 27.6 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 Menard County area is 81 (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.