Keokuk, Iowa is a small city located in the southeastern corner of the state. This city is known for its rich history and vibrant riverfront. It is also home to numerous health care services that provide its residents with access to quality medical care. The local hospitals in Keokuk offer a variety of specialized services, ranging from emergency and trauma care to general surgery and obstetrics/gynecology. Additionally, there are many local medical facilities such as family practice clinics, urgent care centers, and specialty practices available throughout the town. These health care resources provide residents with a wide range of primary care options. In addition to these services, patients can also find convenient access to pharmacies, mental health professionals, nutritionists, physical therapists and other allied health professionals. Keokuk also offers a number of educational opportunities related to health and well-being through programs at community colleges and universities, as well as public libraries and other community organizations. These resources help ensure that all Keokuk residents have access to quality healthcare services.
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 145 physicians per 100,000 population in Keokuk. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Keokuk area is 122.1 (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 Keokuk area is 69 (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 Keokuk area is 23 (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 Keokuk commutes 13.8 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 Keokuk 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.