42020 Almo, KY is a rural community located in the heart of the Kentucky countryside. In recent years, the population has been growing steadily; however, health remains an important concern for the people of 42020 Almo. While there are no local hospitals in 42020 Almo, there are several local medical facilities that offer a variety of services. These medical facilities provide primary and preventative care, mental health support, and specialty care to residents in need. Additionally, many organizations provide resources and programs to help patients understand their options and make informed decisions about their health care needs. Through these efforts, 42020 Almo continues to strive for better health outcomes for its residents.
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 164 physicians per 100,000 population in Almo (zip 42020). The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Almo (zip 42020) area is 93.7 (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 Almo (zip 42020) area is 80 (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 Almo (zip 42020) area is 93 (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 Almo (zip 42020) commutes 16.6 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 Almo (zip 42020) area is 72 (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.