Rosemount, MN is a small, suburban town located near the Twin Cities. The health of its citizens is of great importance to the local community. Rosemount has access to quality healthcare provided by some of the best hospitals and medical facilities in the area. Local hospitals such as Fairview Ridges Hospital and Mayo Clinic Specialty Center provide specialized care for individuals and families in need of medical treatment. Additionally, there are a variety of local medical facilities that specialize in different areas such as pediatric care, family medicine, orthopedic services, mental health services, and more. These resources make it easy for residents of Rosemount to receive the health care they need without having to travel far from home. The city also hosts several health-related activities throughout the year with the goal of promoting healthy lifestyles for all members of the community.
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 132 physicians per 100,000 population in Rosemount. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Rosemount area is 85.8 (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 Rosemount area is 5 (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 Rosemount area is 85 (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 Rosemount commutes 26.3 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 Rosemount area is 60 (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.