McClure, IL (62957) is a rural town with a small population of around 430 people. Despite its small size, the town has access to quality healthcare through local hospitals and medical facilities. The nearest hospital is Williamson County Hospital in Marion, IL which is just 15 miles away and offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services. In addition to the hospital, there are several other medical clinics in nearby towns that offer primary care and specialty services. McClure also has access to mental health resources provided by Williamson County Mental Health Center in Carbondale, IL which is only 20 miles away. Residents of McClure can rest assured knowing their health needs are well taken care of in their local area.
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 30 physicians per 100,000 population in McClure (zip 62957). The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the McClure (zip 62957) area is 118.4 (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 McClure (zip 62957) area is 40 (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 McClure (zip 62957) area is 3 (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 McClure (zip 62957) commutes 22.0 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 McClure (zip 62957) area is 74 (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.