Boone Hospital Center

Boone Hospital Center

Boone Health is a 392-bed full service hospital located in Columbia, Mo. It is a regional referral center located in the center of the state. The hospital provides progressive healthcare programs, services, and technology to people in 26 mid-Missouri counties.

Although the hospital is full service, areas in which Boone Health excels are cardiology, neurology, oncology, surgical, obstetrical services, orthopedics among numerous other specialties. The hospital maintains a 24-hour emergency center with hospital-based ambulance service and a helipad for incoming emergency air transportation. The hospital employs over 2000 on its staff and 350 physicians on the medical staff. Boone Health is licensed by the state of Missouri and accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC).

Boone Health is currently a Magnet Hospital for its nursing excellence and has also been named the number one hospital in central Missouri and number five overall hospital in the state by U.S. News and World Report.

About Columbia, Missouri

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. For Physicians in particular it provides a short commute from anywhere in town or surrounding communities - whether you desire to live in the city or in the county you'll find safe neighborhoods, good schools and an easy drive to Boone Hospital and our clinics.

Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. If you want to raise a family, continue your education, retire or start a new business, Columbia is the place to be!

Recreation:
MKT Nature & Fitness Trail is a 4.7-mile urban walkway through Columbia’s beautiful greenbelt. The trail also connects with the
Katy Trail State Park, the largest rails-to-trails conversion in the nation, stretching 185 miles across Missouri. Columbia Parks & Recreation Department maintains over 42 parks and recreation facilities on more than 2,000 acres throughout the city.

Cost of Living:
Columbia consistently ranks below the national average for the cost of living. In 2021, Columbia’s cost of living was:
• 6.9% below the national average.
• Housing 16% lower
• Utilities 8% lower
• Good & Services 6% lower
• Property Taxes: average county rate is .950%
• The national average cost to buy a house is $281,900, while the average cost of purchasing a home in Columbia is $238,255.

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