Roscoe, KS is a small town located in North Central Kansas. The town has an estimated population of 500 people and is known for its rural charm and friendly atmosphere. Roscoe has limited access to medical facilities; however, there are two local hospitals, one in nearby Plainville and another in Russell. There are also several clinics and care centers scattered throughout the area, providing basic medical care to the residents of Roscoe. Despite its limited resources, the health of the citizens of Roscoe remains strong due to a commitment to preventive medicine and lifestyle choices that promote a healthy lifestyle. The community regularly hosts events such as health fairs and seminars focusing on health awareness that help keep locals educated about their health. With access to quality medical facilities nearby, the citizens of Roscoe are able to enjoy good overall health.
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 173 physicians per 100,000 population in Roscoe. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Roscoe area is 97.7 (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 Roscoe area is 31 (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 Roscoe area is 44 (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 Roscoe commutes 17.5 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 Roscoe area is 77 (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.