Niotaze, KS is a small rural town located in Chautauqua County. It has a population of just over 400 people and is a tight-knit community that takes pride in its health and wellbeing. The town has several local hospitals and medical facilities in the area, providing quality healthcare services to the citizens of Niotaze. From primary care doctors to specialists for more complex conditions, there are many options for residents to receive their needed medical attention. In addition to hospitals, there are also numerous pharmacies, physical therapy centers, and dentists nearby, all catering to the needs of the local population. The town also promotes preventive measures such as physical fitness activities at its recreation center and nutritional education programs in both its public schools and community organizations. With its wide array of healthcare options and dedication to wellness, Niotaze ensures that all its residents have access to quality care and healthy lifestyle choices.
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 29 physicians per 100,000 population in Niotaze. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Niotaze area is 98.6 (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 Niotaze area is 60 (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 Niotaze area is 100 (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 Niotaze commutes 19.7 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 Niotaze area is 63 (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.