The health in the Terre Haute, IN Metro Area is a major concern for many local residents due to its high rate of poverty and limited access to medical resources. There are several hospitals and other medical facilities in the metro area that provide care to those in need, but they are often overburdened with patients and lack adequate funds or resources. The local hospitals often struggle with overcrowding, which leads to a lack of quality care for many individuals who cannot afford to seek out private healthcare options. Additionally, there are not enough primary care physicians in the area, leading to long wait times for appointments. Unfortunately, this means that those without insurance or financial means may not be able to get the medical attention they need. Despite these challenges, there are still efforts being made by local organizations and health professionals to improve access to quality 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 177 physicians per 100,000 population in Terre Haute Metro Area. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Terre Haute Metro Area area is 92.0 (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 Terre Haute Metro Area area is 29 (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 Terre Haute Metro Area area is 56 (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 Terre Haute Metro Area commutes 21.7 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 Terre Haute Metro Area area is 70 (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.