South Gorin, MO is a small rural community with a population of approximately 4,000. Despite the limited population size, South Gorin has a number of health care options available to meet the needs of its residents. The town is home to two local hospitals: St. Mary's Community Medical Center and Memorial Hospital, both offering quality medical care for routine and specialized treatments. Additionally, there are several clinics in the area providing primary and specialty care services for patients with a variety of health conditions. For those needing more specialized or advanced treatments, there are larger hospitals close by that offer state-of-the-art equipment and treatment options for many types of illnesses and conditions. In addition to these facilities, South Gorin also hosts a range of medical facilities such as physical therapists, chiropractors, mental health professionals, and other medical providers that can help residents maintain their health and well-being. With its diverse range of health care options from both local providers and nearby hospitals, South Gorin provides its residents with access to quality healthcare.
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 124 physicians per 100,000 population in South Gorin. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the South Gorin area is 120.6 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
120.6 / 100
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the South Gorin area is 87 (100=best). The US average is 55.
87 / 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 South Gorin 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 South Gorin commutes 19.8 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 South Gorin area is 82 (100=best). The US average is 58.
82 / 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.