Humphreys County, TN is a rural area located in the state of Tennessee. The county has many healthcare options available for its residents, including local hospitals and medical facilities. Most notably, Humphreys Medical Center provides quality medical services to the community. The center offers specialized care such as general surgery, pediatric care, orthopedics, OB/GYN services, and advanced imaging technologies. In addition, there are several urgent care centers and private practices that serve the area as well. All of these resources provide essential healthcare to the citizens of Humphreys County and ensure that they can receive quality care when they need it most. Furthermore, there are numerous programs in place to ensure access to health services by providing financial assistance and ensuring that those who may be unable to afford care can still get the medical attention they need. All these resources combine to make sure Humphreys County residents have access to reliable and comprehensive healthcare.
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 50 physicians per 100,000 population in Humphreys County. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Humphreys County area is 135.0 (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 Humphreys County area is 84 (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 Humphreys County area is 84 (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 Humphreys County commutes 27.5 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 Humphreys County area is 68 (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.