Creswell, KS is a small rural community located in the heart of Kansas. The town itself is quite small, with less than 500 people living within its borders. Despite its size, Creswell is home to many important healthcare facilities and offerings. Local medical care is provided by the Lakewood Medical center, which provides comprehensive services for both urgent and non-urgent ailments. Additionally, there are several other hospitals in nearby towns that are easily accessible for residents of Creswell who need additional care. Aside from these medical centers, Creswell also has several local nursing homes providing long-term care for senior citizens as well as other disabled individuals. Furthermore, there are a variety of mental health and substance abuse programs available to help those struggling with such issues. All of these services contribute to the overall health of the town and its residents.
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 75 physicians per 100,000 population in Creswell. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Creswell area is 95.9 (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 Creswell area is 59 (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 Creswell area is 21 (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 Creswell commutes 17.1 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 Creswell 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.