Cross Plains, TN is a small town located in Robertson County. The population of the town is 3,781 according to the United States Census Bureau. While it may be a small town, the health of its residents is very important. There are several local hospitals and medical facilities that offer excellent care for residents of Cross Plains. Some of these include NorthCrest Medical Center, Skyline Medical Associates, and High Point Medical Associates. These hospitals and medical facilities provide a variety of services including primary health care, emergency services, mental health services, women's health services and more. Additionally, there are several clinics and specialty providers in Cross Plains offering specialized healthcare for those who need it most. With all of this available care it is easy for the citizens of Cross Plains to get the necessary medical attention they require to stay healthy and strong.
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 60 physicians per 100,000 population in Cross Plains (zip 37049). The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Cross Plains (zip 37049) area is 107.7 (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 Cross Plains (zip 37049) area is 83 (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 Cross Plains (zip 37049) area is 97 (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 Cross Plains (zip 37049) commutes 31.6 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 Cross Plains (zip 37049) area is 65 (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.