Otterville, MO is a rural town located in the midwest United States. With a population of just over 1000 residents, Otterville is a tight-knit community that takes pride in its small-town charm and friendly neighbors. Despite being a rural town, Otterville boasts an impressive selection of health care options for its citizens. Local hospitals such as St. Mary's Regional Medical Center and medical facilities like the Otterville Community Clinic provide residents with quality healthcare services and access to necessary treatments. Additionally, various primary care providers in the area offer comprehensive care services tailored to the individual needs of patients. For those requiring transportation to medical appointments, local organizations such as Faith In Motion provide free rides for people within the community who require specialized treatment or procedures not available locally. With these resources available, Otterville's citizens have access to quality healthcare while still maintaining their small-town lifestyle.
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 57 physicians per 100,000 population in Otterville. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Otterville area is 106.0 (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 Otterville area is 74 (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 Otterville area is 93 (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 Otterville commutes 24.0 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 Otterville area is 73 (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.