The 61844 Fithian, IL area is fortunate to have several local hospitals and medical facilities providing quality healthcare. Located within 10 miles of Fithian are Danville Regional Medical Center, Carle Physician Group and Presence United Samaritans Medical Center in nearby towns. These facilities offer many services such as emergency care, primary care services, radiology tests, laboratory services, and much more. In addition to local hospitals and medical centers offering excellent care, there are numerous highly qualified physicians specializing in general medicine, pediatrics, family practice and other specialties in the area. Patients have access to a wide range of treatments and therapies that meet their individual needs while also providing them with the highest quality of care possible. With the availability of skilled medical professionals and high-quality healthcare facilities in the 61844 Fithian, IL area, residents can be sure to receive the best care possible when it comes to their health.
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 129 physicians per 100,000 population in Fithian (zip 61844). The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Fithian (zip 61844) area is 106.2 (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 Fithian (zip 61844) area is 36 (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 Fithian (zip 61844) area is 74 (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 Fithian (zip 61844) commutes 23.3 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 Fithian (zip 61844) area is 81 (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.