Goodrich, MI is a small town located in the mid-western United States. It has a population of approximately 1,600 people and is home to two local hospitals and several medical facilities. The total number of healthcare providers in the area is around 25, with an average of one provider for every 64 inhabitants. Goodrich is served by McLaren Flint Hospital, which offers a wide range of services that include primary care, specialty care, surgical services, and emergency care. In addition to this hospital, there are several other smaller local medical centers that provide family healthcare and additional specialized services. Furthermore, there are non-emergency transportation services available for those who need assistance with getting to and from doctor’s appointments. The overall health of citizens in Goodrich is good due to the quality medical care provided by local providers as well as the availability of preventative care such as vaccinations and screenings.
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 Goodrich (zip 48438). The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Goodrich (zip 48438) 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 Goodrich (zip 48438) 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 Goodrich (zip 48438) 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 Goodrich (zip 48438) commutes Unlock 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 Goodrich (zip 48438) 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.