Loretto, TN is a small rural community located in 38469 zip code. The population of Loretto is approximately 2,444 people according to the 2019 census. There are several local hospitals and medical facilities available for residents of Loretto. These facilities provide essential services such as primary and preventive care, emergency services, behavioral health care and specialty care for their patients. In addition to these healthcare services, there are also various programs offered by local government organizations that work to ensure access to quality healthcare for all members of the community. For example, the Tennessee Department of Health has programs in place that provide financial assistance with hospital bills and more. Additionally, the local community often works together to reduce health disparities among underserved populations throughout Loretto. By working together in this way, Loretto’s residents can enjoy a better quality of life through improved access to healthcare and other resources.
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 56 physicians per 100,000 population in Loretto (zip 38469). The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Loretto (zip 38469) area is 135.4 (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 Loretto (zip 38469) 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 Loretto (zip 38469) area is 72 (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 Loretto (zip 38469) commutes 27.4 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 Loretto (zip 38469) area is 68 (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.