Argyle, MO is a small rural community located in the heart of Missouri. With a population of just over 300 people, the town offers its citizens an abundance of outdoor activities and stunning scenery. Despite its small size, Argyle offers residents comprehensive medical care with several local hospitals and medical facilities nearby. The nearest hospital is 25 miles away and provides emergency services and specialized care in maternity, oncology, radiology and more. The town also has a number of other medical centers that offer general health care services such as primary care physicians, dentists, optometrists, psychiatrists, physical therapists and dietitians. Additionally, there are several regional health clinics for those who need regular medical check-ups or vaccinations. In total, Argyle's residents have access to top-tier healthcare providers that range from primary care to specialized treatment.
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 15 physicians per 100,000 population in Argyle. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Argyle area is 108.4 (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 Argyle area is 94 (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 Argyle area is 97 (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 Argyle commutes 25.6 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 Argyle area is 71 (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.