Mallard, IA is a small town located in the Midwest region of the United States. The town has a population of about 3,000 people and offers its residents a variety of amenities and services. When it comes to healthcare, Mallard is well-equipped with excellent local hospitals and medical facilities that provide quality care for its citizens. The hospitals in Mallard feature cutting-edge equipment and highly trained staff to ensure that everyone receives the best possible care when it comes to their healthcare needs. In addition, there are several specialized centers throughout the city that offer specialized treatments such as cardiology, orthopedics, neurology, oncology and many more. These facilities are staffed by experienced practitioners who strive to provide high quality medical care for every individual who visits them. With such top-notch healthcare resources in town, Mallard's citizens can rest assured knowing that they have access to quality medical care 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 55 physicians per 100,000 population in Mallard. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Mallard area is 120.7 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
120.7 / 100
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Mallard area is 44 (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 Mallard area is 81 (100=best). The US average is 87.
81 / 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 Mallard commutes 15.3 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 Mallard area is 90 (100=best). The US average is 58.
90 / 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.