Parker, KS (66072) is a small town located in Johnson County with a population of approximately 549 people. The community takes great pride in its small-town atmosphere and tight-knit community. Healthcare facilities are limited but Parker residents have access to local hospitals and medical facilities providing quality care for all patients. The nearest hospital is Providence Medical Center located just 8 miles away from the town center, offering a full range of general services, specialty services, and emergency services. There are also several local medical clinics that provide basic primary care and diagnostic testing services for minor medical needs such as checkups, vaccinations, acute illnesses and injuries, laboratory testing, minor surgery and more. Additionally, there are several nearby pharmacies available to fill prescriptions. Overall, the health care system in Parker is well-equipped to meet the needs of its residents with medical professionals dedicated to providing high-quality care close to home.
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 21 physicians per 100,000 population in Parker (zip 66072). The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Parker (zip 66072) area is 99.0 (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 Parker (zip 66072) area is 47 (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 Parker (zip 66072) 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 Parker (zip 66072) commutes 32.8 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 Parker (zip 66072) area is 72 (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.