The small town of McCool, MS is home to a population of about 2,500 people. Despite its size, the community has access to several quality healthcare facilities. Local hospitals in the area include McCool Regional Hospital and Community Health Center, which both provide comprehensive medical care for patients in need. Additionally, there are numerous medical facilities in the town that offer a variety of services ranging from primary care to specialty services such as physical therapy and mental health counseling. These facilities provide high-quality care and strive to meet the needs of all members of the community. The area is also home to a variety of health education programs and campaigns that focus on increasing awareness of local health issues among residents, as well as providing guidance on staying healthy and safe in their everyday lives. This commitment to health ensures that everyone in McCool can receive the healthcare they need when they need it most.
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 68 physicians per 100,000 population in McCool. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the McCool area is 99.2 (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 McCool 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 McCool area is 96 (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 McCool commutes 28.3 minutes one-way, which is longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
Air Quality Index
The annual BestPlaces Air Quality Index for the McCool area is 62 (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.