Pierron, IL 62273 is a small town located in Madison County with a population of around 1,100 people. The health of the citizens of Pierron is taken very seriously and there are several local hospitals and medical facilities available to meet the healthcare needs of its citizens. One major hospital in the area is HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland, which provides comprehensive care for both acute and chronic illnesses, surgeries, and physical rehabilitation services. In addition to this hospital, there are also numerous clinics that specialize in family practice, internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics/gynecology, podiatry, and optometry. These clinics provide routine check-ups and screenings as well as more specialized treatments when needed. For those who need specialized care or treatment beyond what is offered locally there are several hospitals within an hour or two drive from Pierron that can offer more comprehensive care options like cardiology and oncology services. With access to such a wide array of healthcare options nearby, residents of Pierron can rest assured knowing they have access to quality healthcare close to home.
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 Unlock physicians per 100,000 population in Pierron (zip 62273). The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Pierron (zip 62273) area is Unlock. The US average is 100.
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Pierron (zip 62273) area is Unlock. The US average is 55.
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 Pierron (zip 62273) area is Unlock. The US average is 87.
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 Pierron (zip 62273) commutes Unlock 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 Pierron (zip 62273) area is Unlock. The US average is 58.
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.