Claycomo, MO is a small town located in the northern part of Missouri. The town has a population of around 5,000 people and is known for its quaint charm and friendly atmosphere. Though relatively small, Claycomo offers its residents access to quality health care through local hospitals and medical facilities. These establishments provide both preventative care and treatment for illnesses or injuries. In addition to offering general medical care, many of these facilities also specialize in certain areas such as cardiology, neurology, orthopedics and more. Residents have access to a wide range of practitioners who can help maintain their good health or treat any existing problems or diseases they may be suffering from. With numerous options available in Claycomo for quality healthcare, residents can feel confident that they are receiving the best possible care.
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 158 physicians per 100,000 population in Claycomo. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Claycomo area is 103.0 (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 Claycomo area is 53 (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 Claycomo area is 86 (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 Claycomo commutes 18.9 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 Claycomo area is 54 (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.