Breckenridge Township, MO is a rural community with a population of about 1,000 people. The area offers a peaceful atmosphere and closeknit community. There are several local medical facilities in the area to provide healthcare to residents. The nearest hospital is located in Galesburg, IL which is approximately 45 minutes away. The local facilities include two family health clinics and one urgent care center which can provide basic medical services such as physicals, immunizations, and well visits. Additionally, there are several pharmacies in the township that offer prescription medications for those requiring them. The local health department operates numerous programs to help members of the community access health care services including immunization clinics and programs to assist low income families with insurance costs. Overall Breckenridge Township provides adequate health care to its citizens allowing them to maintain their overall wellness and quality of life.
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 0 physicians per 100,000 population in Breckenridge township. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Breckenridge township area is 111.9 (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 Breckenridge township area is 50 (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 Breckenridge township area is 95 (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 Breckenridge township commutes 32.6 minutes one-way, which is longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
Air Quality Index
The annual BestPlaces Air Quality Index for the Breckenridge township area is 78 (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.