Germfask, MI is located in 49836 and has a variety of health facilities available to its residents. Health care in the area is provided by both local hospitals and medical centers, as well as private practices and primary care clinics. Residents have access to emergency services such as trauma centers, dialysis centers, and home health services. There are also community mental health organizations that offer counseling and support services. In addition, there are several health education programs offered locally that help residents make informed decisions about their own health. Germfask’s rural location provides an array of resources for nearby residents seeking quality care from local providers. Its small size means that communities benefit from the convenience of close-knit relationships with healthcare professionals who know them personally. This contributes to a strong sense of community and encourages better access to preventative care measures and treatment for those who need it most.
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 Germfask (zip 49836). The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Germfask (zip 49836) 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 Germfask (zip 49836) 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 Germfask (zip 49836) 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 Germfask (zip 49836) 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 Germfask (zip 49836) 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.