Canton, Mississippi is a small town located in Madison County. The area is known for its rich history and culture, and the town has been the backdrop of many movies and literature pieces. Despite its size, Canton prides itself on having excellent health care options available to residents. In Canton there are two local hospitals that offer a wide range of services including emergency care, general medical treatment, specialty surgeries, obstetrics, radiology services, and more. Additionally there are several local medical facilities in the area that provide services such as physical therapy, dental care, chiropractic treatments, optometry examinations and vision aids. Many people move to Canton for its close-knit community and access to quality healthcare. The health of Canton's residents is taken seriously here with local providers dedicating themselves to providing comprehensive treatment solutions tailored to individual needs.
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 342 physicians per 100,000 population in Canton. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Canton area is 106.3 (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 Canton area is 20 (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 Canton area is 88 (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 Canton commutes 18.4 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 Canton area is 48 (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.