The health and wellness of the people living in 63538 Elmer, MO is an important priority. The area has two local hospitals, St. Mary’s Medical Center and Blessing Hospital that provide quality medical care to those in need. Additionally, there are many local medical facilities such as doctors' offices, pharmacies, dentists, and optometrists around the area to help those with minor illnesses or injuries get the care they need quickly and efficiently. To further serve the community, there are a variety of health programs available that promote healthy habits among residents through nutrition education classes, physical fitness activities, and access to preventive health resources. The city also works in partnership with local organizations to ensure that residents have access to affordable healthcare services when needed. All of these efforts make sure that residents of 63538 Elmer, MO can live healthy and happy lives.
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 59 physicians per 100,000 population in Elmer (zip 63538). The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Elmer (zip 63538) area is 116.9 (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 Elmer (zip 63538) area is 44 (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 Elmer (zip 63538) area is 95 (100=best). The US average is 87.
95 / 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 Elmer (zip 63538) commutes 20.0 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 Elmer (zip 63538) area is 80 (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.