The health of Montgomery County, IL is closely monitored by the local hospitals and medical facilities that are available in the area. These hospitals and facilities strive to provide quality healthcare services to the residents of the county, as well as take part in preventive measures to ensure a healthy community. With access to local resources such as pharmacists, physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, nutritionists, and more, residents have access to comprehensive care that meets their individual needs. Additionally, Montgomery County provides resources for mental health assistance. This includes trained professionals who can provide care for mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. The county also invests in preventative measures such as public education programs about maintaining an overall healthy lifestyle. All of these resources help ensure that residents of Montgomery County have access to high-quality healthcare services that prioritize their wellbeing.
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 73 physicians per 100,000 population in Montgomery County. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Montgomery County area is 115.3 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
115.3 / 100
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Montgomery 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 Montgomery County area is 20 (100=best). The US average is 87.
20 / 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 Montgomery County commutes 23.3 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 Montgomery County area is 76 (100=best). The US average is 58.
76 / 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.