Weaverville, NC (zip code 28787) is a small town located in Buncombe County. The town has a population of just over 3,000 people, most of whom are employed in the local manufacturing and service industries. When it comes to healthcare, Weaverville residents are fortunate to have access to quality medical care from several nearby hospitals and medical facilities. Mission Hospital in Asheville is the closest hospital to Weaverville and provides a range of services from primary care to specialized treatments. A few miles away is St. Joseph's Hospital in Hendersonville, which offers similarly comprehensive services as well as an emergency room and mental health services. There are also several urgent care clinics located within minutes of Weaverville that provide fast and efficient treatment for minor ailments and injuries. In addition, there are numerous family doctors, clinics, dentists and specialists who serve the community providing high-quality healthcare. Weaverville residents therefore have easy access to quality medical care close to home so they can stay healthy without having to travel far for treatment.
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 374 physicians per 100,000 population in Weaverville (zip 28787). The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Weaverville (zip 28787) area is 111.4 (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 Weaverville (zip 28787) area is 64 (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 Weaverville (zip 28787) area is 82 (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 Weaverville (zip 28787) commutes 23.8 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 Weaverville (zip 28787) area is 77 (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.