Twin Oaks, MO is a small town with a population of just over 2,000 people. Despite its size, the town is home to three different hospitals and a wide variety of medical facilities. These institutions provide quality healthcare to the residents of Twin Oaks and ensure that healthcare needs are met regardless of location. Additionally, there are several local clinics that offer specialty services such as physical therapy or nutrition counseling. The community also benefits from an array of mental health resources including support groups and counselors who specialize in providing guidance for those who need it most. As a result, the health of residents in Twin Oaks is well supported by numerous medical professionals and facilities as they strive to provide the best care possible.
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 396 physicians per 100,000 population in Twin Oaks. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Twin Oaks area is 96.6 (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 Twin Oaks area is 60 (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 Twin Oaks area is 81 (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 Twin Oaks commutes 24.2 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 Twin Oaks area is 39 (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.