Albany, MO is a small town located in Northern Missouri. It is the county seat for Gentry County, and has a population of just over 740 people. Despite its small size, Albany is home to a variety of health-related services, including two hospitals and several medical facilities. Both hospitals are part of national networks, providing access to specialized care within the community. This local access to quality healthcare ensures that residents have access to the medical care they need when they need it most. The medical facilities located in Albany provide more than just basic health services; they also offer preventative care and wellness programs that help people stay healthy and informed about their own health needs. Additionally, there are numerous non-profit organizations that work to improve the overall health of Albany's population by providing educational opportunities and resources for those who may not otherwise have access to them. All in all, Albany provides a comprehensive approach to health, ensuring that everyone has what they need for living happy and healthy lives.
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 75 physicians per 100,000 population in Albany. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Albany area is 111.5 (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 Albany 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 Albany area is 97 (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 Albany commutes 18.2 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 Albany area is 82 (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.