Marble Hill is a small rural city located in Bollinger County, Missouri. The city has seen a slight decline in population in recent years, but still retains a tight-knit community of around 1,500 residents. With its close proximity to many local medical facilities and hospitals, residents of Marble Hill have access to quality health care. There are multiple hospitals in the surrounding area that provide comprehensive care for patients of all ages. Additionally, there are several well-equipped medical clinics and pharmacies located throughout the city that provide specialized care for specific needs. The local government also provides public health services and wellness initiatives that promote healthy lifestyles for all citizens of Marble Hill. With access to quality healthcare and resources aimed at promoting healthy living, Marble Hill residents can count on having the health services they need to live a long and healthy 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 8 physicians per 100,000 population in Marble Hill. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Marble Hill area is 113.1 (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 Marble Hill area is 79 (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 Marble Hill area is 98 (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 Marble Hill 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 Marble Hill 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.