Watkins, Colorado is a small community that is home to just over 400 people. Despite its small size, the town is well-equipped with medical care and facilities. Residents have access to several local hospitals such as Medical Center of the Rockies, which provides a wide range of services and treatments. There are also numerous local medical practices in town which specialize in family medicine, pediatrics and other primary care services. The local health department offers immunizations for children and adults in addition to providing educational resources on general health and wellness topics. In addition, Watkins has several urgent care centers available for those needing immediate medical attention. With all of the resources offered, Watkins' citizens can rest assured that they have access to quality healthcare close to home.
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 267 physicians per 100,000 population in Watkins. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Watkins area is 98.2 (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 Watkins area is 86 (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 Watkins area is 96 (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 Watkins commutes 27.7 minutes one-way, which is longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
Air Quality Index
The annual BestPlaces Air Quality Index for the Watkins area is 78 (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.