Galt, Missouri is a small town located in the western part of the state with a population of roughly 800 people. The health of the community is often overlooked due to its size, however there are several medical facilities and hospitals available for locals to use if needed. The local hospital, Galt Community Hospital, provides general medical care as well as an emergency room. There are also numerous clinics offering routine check-ups and wellness visits for both adults and children. Additionally, there are many dentists and mental health professionals providing services in the area. Locals can also take advantage of various community programs such as immunization clinics which help to ensure that everyone has access to quality healthcare. Overall, Galt offers a wide range of medical resources that help contribute to the overall health of its citizens.
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 89 physicians per 100,000 population in Galt. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Galt 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 Galt area is 86 (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 Galt area is 85 (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 Galt commutes 16.9 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 Galt area is 81 (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.