Numa, Iowa is a small rural town located in the northern part of the state. The town has a population of approximately 1,000 which makes it a tight-knit and close-knit community. Health care in Numa is provided by two local hospitals and several specialized medical facilities. Both hospitals have been providing quality health care to the community for many years and are well equipped to handle most medical needs. Additionally, there are numerous private practices and clinics scattered throughout the town that offer specialized services such as physical therapy, nutrition counseling, mental health services, and more. All of these facilities work together to ensure that everyone in Numa receives quality health care when needed. The local hospitals also provide outreach programs that help individuals access preventative care and seek out necessary treatments for early detection of diseases or illnesses. In summary, the residents of Numa have access to quality health care through their local hospitals and medical facilities.
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 112 physicians per 100,000 population in Numa. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Numa area is 124.2 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
124.2 / 100
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Numa area is 77 (100=best). The US average is 55.
77 / 100
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 Numa area is 85 (100=best). The US average is 87.
85 / 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 Numa commutes 19.6 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 Numa area is 83 (100=best). The US average is 58.
83 / 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.