Trenton, MO is a small city located in the northwestern part of the state. It has a population of roughly 8,000 people and is known for its friendly atmosphere and charming downtown area. When it comes to health care, Trenton residents are fortunate to have access to several local hospitals and medical facilities. One of these is the Wright Memorial Hospital, which provides a full range of services including primary care, emergency care, rehabilitation, and specialty surgeries. There is also the Mercy Health Center which offers family practice and women’s health services as well as mental health counseling. Both of these facilities are conveniently located within walking distance of many homes in Trenton. Additionally, the city has a number of specialists who provide specialized medical services such as oncology, neurology, orthopedics, cardiology, and more. With all these options available to them, Trenton residents can be sure they have access to quality healthcare when needed.
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 Trenton. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Trenton area is 112.4 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
112.4 / 100
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Trenton area is 86 (100=best). The US average is 55.
86 / 100
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 Trenton area is 85 (100=best). The US average is 87.
85 / 100
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 Trenton commutes 11.6 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 Trenton area is 72 (100=best). The US average is 58.
72 / 100
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.