Scott, MS County has access to a range of health services which provide quality medical care for its residents. There are several local hospitals and medical facilities in the area that offer medical assistance to those in need. Services include general health care and specialized care for specific conditions, such as cancer or diabetes. Community health centers are available to provide preventive and primary care services to Scott county residents regardless of their ability to pay. Patients have access to laboratory and imaging services, mental health counseling, physical therapy, and other specialty services at these centers. Additionally, the county offers public health initiatives which promote healthy lifestyles and emphasize disease prevention among all age groups in the community. These programs focus on encouraging healthy eating habits, regular physical activity, proper nutrition education, smoking cessation programs, immunizations and more. By providing a wide range of preventative measures and healthcare options, Scott County is committed to improving local residents' overall well-being.
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 25 physicians per 100,000 population in Scott County. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Scott County area is 99.1 (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 Scott County area is 20 (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 Scott County area is 96 (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 Scott County commutes 25.9 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 Scott County area is 56 (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.