Loud, MI is a small town with an estimated population of 750 people. It has a few local healthcare facilities and hospitals that provide quality care for the residents. The community places great value on health and wellness, and invests heavily in local infrastructure to provide access to healthcare services and medical treatments. The local hospitals are well-staffed with knowledgeable medical professionals who are committed to providing quality healthcare to all patients. Additionally, the town has several pharmacies where residents can receive their medications, as well as family doctors and specialists who serve the community’s medical needs. Health initiatives such as vaccinations, screenings, and flu shots have all been implemented to help keep the town healthy. In addition, a number of organizations have developed programs that focus on improving access to health care and promoting healthy living for citizens in Loud, MI.
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 97 physicians per 100,000 population in Loud. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Loud area is 88.7 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
88.7 / 100
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Loud area is 60 (100=best). The US average is 55.
60 / 100
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 Loud area is 84 (100=best). The US average is 87.
84 / 100
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 Loud commutes 29.0 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 Loud area is 77 (100=best). The US average is 58.
77 / 100
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.