Effingham, IL is a small city located in the county of Effingham, with a population of 12,442 according to the most recent census. It offers residents access to several local hospitals and medical facilities, providing quality healthcare services in the area. The local hospitals provide general medical care as well as specialized services such as cardiac care, trauma services, and obstetric and gynecological care. In addition to these local providers there are also numerous clinics and family practices that offer basic healthcare such as vaccinations and check-ups for all age groups. With a variety of options available for both primary and specialty care, Effingham residents can be sure to receive top-notch medical care when needed.
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 224 physicians per 100,000 population in Effingham (zip 62401). The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Effingham (zip 62401) area is 114.0 (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 Effingham (zip 62401) area is 20 (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 Effingham (zip 62401) area is 95 (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 Effingham (zip 62401) commutes 14.5 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 Effingham (zip 62401) area is 73 (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.