Alabama has a strong healthcare infrastructure, with well-equipped local hospitals and medical facilities providing excellent care. The state boasts a number of highly rated hospitals that are supported by experienced doctors and nurses, ensuring quality healthcare for all residents. The state also provides mental health services and preventive care programs, helping to promote healthier communities throughout Alabama. In addition, there are numerous community health centers located throughout the state, providing access to primary care for those who may be unable to afford traditional healthcare options. Overall, Alabama’s commitment to providing adequate and accessible healthcare means that its citizens can trust that they have access to the quality medical care they need when they need it most.
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 172 physicians per 100,000 population in Alabama. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Alabama area is 104.5 (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 Alabama area is 76 (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 Alabama area is 36 (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 Alabama commutes 24.6 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 Alabama area is 48 (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.