Gardner, KS is a quaint city with a population of 19,698 people according to the 2010 census. Despite its small size, Gardner boasts a plethora of medical facilities and hospitals to serve the needs of its community. The city is home to one hospital, Olathe Medical Center – Gardner Campus. With over 200 physicians on staff and offering a wide range of services including primary care and specialty care services in areas such as cardiology, behavioral health, orthopedics, women’s health and more, this hospital is the perfect place for residents in need of excellent medical care. Additionally, there are multiple local clinics available for those seeking minor medical attention or check-ups. These include Sunshine Pediatrics & Family Medicine Clinic and Gardner Urgent Care Clinic & Walk-In Clinic. All these medical facilities provide quality healthcare and make it easy for citizens of Gardner to receive the medical attention they need in a timely manner.
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 365 physicians per 100,000 population in Gardner. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Gardner area is 106.3 (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 Gardner area is 30 (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 Gardner area is 93 (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 Gardner commutes 23.8 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 Gardner area is 52 (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.