Bucklin, KS is a small town located in the Midwest. It is home to a largely rural population of just over 2,500 people. Despite its small size, Bucklin is equipped with several health care facilities that cater to the community's medical needs. There are two hospitals located in the town – one small general hospital and one specialized care center – providing both inpatient and outpatient services. Additionally, there are several local medical clinics and pharmacies that work to provide basic medical care and medication to the citizens of Bucklin. These health facilities not only ensure that residents have access to quality health care but also help to foster a sense of community among the people. The overall health of the citizens of Bucklin remains good due to frequent check-ups at local medical facilities and hospitals, as well as from preventative measures taken by individuals such as healthy eating habits and regular exercise.
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 107 physicians per 100,000 population in Bucklin. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Bucklin area is 98.4 (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 Bucklin area is 27 (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 Bucklin area is 61 (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 Bucklin commutes 15.3 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 Bucklin area is 83 (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.