Iowa State is a great place to live and work, with its low cost of living, strong job market, and vibrant culture. When it comes to health, the state provides excellent resources for residents. There are numerous local hospitals and medical facilities throughout Iowa that provide high quality healthcare services for a wide range of needs. From major medical centers to small rural clinics, locals have access to specialized care for anything from routine check ups to serious illnesses or injuries. The state also offers various mental health initiatives and programs that are designed to promote healthy living through education and awareness. Overall, Iowa State is an excellent place for both current residents and newcomers when it comes to their health and 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 172 physicians per 100,000 population in Iowa. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
HEALTH COST INDEX
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Iowa area is 118.2 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
118.2 / 100
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
WATER QUALITY INDEX
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Iowa area is 62 (100=best). The US average is 55.
62 / 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 Iowa area is 66 (100=best). The US average is 87.
66 / 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 Iowa commutes 19.0 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 Iowa area is 75 (100=best). The US average is 58.
75 / 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.
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