Cockrell, MO is a small rural town located in the southwestern portion of the state. It has a population of just over 500 people and is home to many farming and ranching operations. In terms of health resources, Cockrell does not have its own hospital but there are several local medical facilities that provide basic health services to the community. These include two primary care clinics, two physical therapy clinics, an optometrist, a chiropractor, one laboratory services center, and two pharmacies. In addition to these facilities, there are also three local hospitals in the nearby towns that provide more comprehensive care for those who need it. The majority of citizens in Cockrell receive their health care from the local facilities, while others commute to other towns for more specialized treatment. Overall, Cockrell has adequate access to health resources in order to ensure that all residents can maintain their physical and mental well-being.
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 26 physicians per 100,000 population in Cockrell. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Cockrell area is 108.4 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
108.4 / 100
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Cockrell area is 45 (100=best). The US average is 55.
45 / 100
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 Cockrell area is 100 (100=best). The US average is 87.
100 / 100
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 Cockrell commutes 23.2 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 Cockrell area is 79 (100=best). The US average is 58.
79 / 100
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.