Lawton, IA is a small town located in the north-western part of Iowa. The residents of Lawton enjoy a peaceful and friendly atmosphere that is complemented by a variety of local services and facilities. When it comes to healthcare, the town has access to both local hospitals and medical facilities as well as specialty clinics. The local hospitals provide top quality care from experienced staff members while the local medical facilities offer specialized treatments for various conditions. The town also has several pharmacies, providing convenient access to medications for those who need them. Additionally, there are several health centers in the town that focus on preventative care, helping residents stay healthy and active through regular checkups and vaccinations. Overall, Lawton provides residents with comprehensive healthcare options that meet 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 159 physicians per 100,000 population in Lawton. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Lawton area is 111.6 (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 Lawton area is 47 (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 Lawton area is 85 (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 Lawton commutes 17.8 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 Lawton area is 87 (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.