The town of 63536 Downing, MO is a small rural community with a population of just under 600 people. Despite its size, the town offers access to quality healthcare services. The nearest hospital is located in the nearby town of Canton, just 10 miles away. In addition to this hospital, Downing also has several local medical facilities such as doctors’ offices and pharmacies that offer primary care services to local residents. The majority of their staff are highly trained professionals who take pride in providing quality care to all of their patients. Furthermore, many programs are available within the community that aim to improve public health and access to resources in order to provide better care for all members of the community. With access to these medical services, residents of 63536 Downing can be sure that their health needs will be met and that they will receive quality care no matter where they live.
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 68 physicians per 100,000 population in Downing (zip 63536). The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Downing (zip 63536) area is 116.6 (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 Downing (zip 63536) area is 60 (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 Downing (zip 63536) area is 100 (100=best). The US average is 87.
100 / 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 Downing (zip 63536) commutes 33.5 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 Downing (zip 63536) area is 82 (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.