Necedah, WI is a small rural town located in the central region of Wisconsin. With a population size of approximately 1,000 people, the community of Necedah is largely reliant upon local healthcare resources. The area boasts two hospitals: Gundersen Myrtue Medical Center and Tomah Memorial Hospital; both provide a wide range of medical services to Necedah residents. In addition to these hospitals, there are numerous community-based health care centers that serve the people of Necedah. These local facilities offer primary care services, such as family practice and obstetrics/gynecology, as well as various specialized services including physical therapy and mental health counseling. Residents are also able to access an array of preventive care programs and screenings that can help them maintain their overall health and wellness. All these resources make it possible for Necedah residents to receive quality healthcare close to home.
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 Necedah (zip 54646). The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Necedah (zip 54646) 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 Necedah (zip 54646) 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 Necedah (zip 54646) 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 Necedah (zip 54646) 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 Necedah (zip 54646) 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.