Advance, Missouri is a small town in the southeastern region of Missouri with a population of approximately 1,400 citizens. Despite its small size, the health and wellness of its residents is a top priority. Local hospitals like St. Francis Medical Center are dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare services for all members of the community. In addition to hospitals, Advance has several local medical facilities that offer specialized care for residents such as Walker Home Health and Hospice, Stoddard County Health Department and South Iron Physical Therapy & Wellness. These facilities provide important services such as preventative care, acute care, long-term care and rehabilitative care for those suffering from chronic conditions or injuries. The health of Advance's citizens is further supported by community programs such as health fairs and immunization clinics which help promote healthy living throughout the town.
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 74 physicians per 100,000 population in Advance. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Advance area is 112.4 (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 Advance area is 100 (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 Advance area is 99 (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 Advance commutes 23.0 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 Advance area is 71 (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.