Andrew, MO County is a rural area with a population of 4,247 people. Despite its small size, the county does have access to quality healthcare through local hospitals and medical facilities. The largest hospital in the area is Andrew Memorial Hospital which provides emergency care, general surgery, obstetrics and gynecology services as well as pediatric, internal medicine and family practices. There are a number of smaller clinics located throughout the county that provide routine care such as preventive health screenings and vaccinations. These clinics also offer specialty services such as ophthalmology and orthopedic care. In addition to these more traditional healthcare options, Andrew County residents may also take advantage of alternative treatments like acupuncture and homeopathy offered by licensed practitioners in the area. With a variety of options available for both basic and specialized medical care, Andrew County residents can be sure they will receive 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 12 physicians per 100,000 population in Andrew County. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Andrew County area is 111.9 (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 Andrew County area is 67 (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 Andrew County area is 35 (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 Andrew County commutes 22.5 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 Andrew County area is 77 (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.