Germantown, IL is a small rural town located in the central part of Illinois. It has a population of around 2,500 people and is known for its friendly, close-knit community. The health of the citizens of 62245 Germantown, IL is very important to the local government and community leaders. There are two local hospitals in town that provide both emergency and primary care services. Additionally, there are several medical facilities such as physician offices, urgent care clinics, physical therapy centers and mental health centers that serve the needs of the local population. Residents also have access to home health agencies, specialized healthcare providers and substance abuse programs. With quality healthcare services available close by, residents can rest assured that their healthcare needs will be met in a timely and efficient manner.
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 58 physicians per 100,000 population in Germantown (zip 62245). The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Germantown (zip 62245) area is 117.0 (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 Germantown (zip 62245) area is 33 (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 Germantown (zip 62245) area is 70 (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 Germantown (zip 62245) commutes 26.9 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 Germantown (zip 62245) area is 75 (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.