Chippewa County, MI is fortunate to have access to many local medical facilities and hospitals that provide quality healthcare. The county has a variety of medical centers and clinics located throughout its communities, ranging from family practice clinics to specialized care centers. Many of the health care providers in Chippewa County are affiliated with larger medical institutions in nearby cities, providing patient access to more comprehensive services. These healthcare providers offer a wide range of services including primary care, preventative care, specialty care, and long-term care. Additionally, the county offers public health programs such as vaccinations and screenings that are available for all residents. Through a combination of public and private initiatives, Chippewa County is committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of its citizens by providing necessary health services.
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 124 physicians per 100,000 population in Chippewa County. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Chippewa County area is 88.5 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
88.5 / 100
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Chippewa County area is 44 (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 Chippewa County area is 54 (100=best). The US average is 87.
54 / 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 Chippewa County commutes 16.8 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 Chippewa County area is 90 (100=best). The US average is 58.
90 / 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.