Wellsville, MO is known for its small-town charm and tight-knit community. The town offers a variety of recreational activities as well as excellent educational opportunities. While the city does not have an exact population count, it is estimated that around 4,000 people live in Wellsville. Residents of Wellsville enjoy access to several local hospitals and medical facilities which provide quality healthcare services. The town is home to a small but competent medical staff that are dedicated to providing the best care possible. Community members have access to routine checkups and screenings as well as treatment for ongoing health issues. Additionally, there are a variety of specialist doctors available in the area who can provide specialized care when needed. With these resources available, residents of Wellsville can be assured they will receive great care if ever necessary.
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 34 physicians per 100,000 population in Wellsville. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Wellsville area is 108.9 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
108.9 / 100
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Wellsville area is 79 (100=best). The US average is 55.
79 / 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 Wellsville area is 96 (100=best). The US average is 87.
96 / 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 Wellsville commutes 28.1 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 Wellsville area is 76 (100=best). The US average is 58.
76 / 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.