Meeker, Colorado is a small rural town in the northwestern corner of the state. The surrounding area offers residents access to a variety of outdoor activities and the local economy relies on agriculture and tourism. In terms of healthcare, Meeker is home to Pioneers Medical Center, a 25-bed critical access hospital that provides general medical and surgical services. Additionally, there are several local clinics and medical centers offering primary care, mental health, and specialty services. These facilities also provide outreach programs for residents who are unable to access care due to economic or physical barriers. With access to high-quality medical services in town and nearby areas, the citizens of Meeker can be assured that they will receive the best possible healthcare available for their needs.
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 Unlock physicians per 100,000 population in Meeker. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Meeker area is Unlock. The US average is 100.
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Meeker area is Unlock. The US average is 55.
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 Meeker area is Unlock. The US average is 87.
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 Meeker commutes Unlock 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 Meeker area is Unlock. The US average is 58.
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.