River, KS is a small town with a population of around 3,000 people. The local healthcare system is comprised of a handful of hospitals and medical facilities that provide quality care for the citizens. These facilities offer comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services for a variety of health conditions, including preventive care, routine screenings, and follow-up visits. In addition to these services, the local hospitals and medical facilities provide on-site laboratory testing and access to specialized physicians and nurses who can provide personalized care for those in need. The community also has an array of alternative healthcare options such as chiropractic care and acupuncture that are available to suit individual needs. Overall, the healthcare infrastructure in River, KS is strong enough to ensure that residents have access to quality health care when they need it.
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 161 physicians per 100,000 population in River. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the River area is 102.7 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
102.7 / 100
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the River area is 28 (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 River area is 97 (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 River commutes 14.8 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 River area is 84 (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.