Netawaka, KS is a small community located in the northeast corner of the state. In addition to having a rural backdrop, it also offers quality healthcare for its residents. The town has a few local hospitals and medical facilities that provide comprehensive care for the community. The area also has access to several specialized clinics such as mental health and substance abuse services, physical therapy, and eye care. Residents of Netawaka are able to seek the healthcare they need and stay close to home. Many local organizations and programs have been created to promote the well-being of area residents by providing education regarding health and wellness, as well as preventative measures such as immunizations and screenings. This has enabled many in the area to take an active role in their own health care, while also allowing them access to specialized treatments when needed. With these resources available, Netawaka is well-suited for those looking for quality healthcare while living in a rural setting.
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 Unlock physicians per 100,000 population in Netawaka. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Netawaka area is Unlock. The US average is 100.
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Netawaka area is Unlock. The US average is 55.
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 Netawaka area is Unlock. The US average is 87.
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 Netawaka commutes Unlock 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 Netawaka area is Unlock. The US average is 58.
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.