Epping, North Dakota is a small town, with a population of just over 500 people. Despite its small size, it is well-equipped with medical facilities and hospitals that provide the residents of this community with quality healthcare services. The local hospital in Epping offers a wide range of medical services, including general practice office visits, emergency care, surgery, radiology and laboratory services. Additionally, there are several other medical facilities in the area which offer specialized medical care such as physical and occupational therapy. These facilities feature state-of-the-art equipment to ensure that residents receive the best possible care. Furthermore, many physicians who have experience in primary and specialty care practice in the area to provide comprehensive healthcare services to the residents of Epping. Overall, the health services available in Epping are highly regarded and provide residents with access to quality healthcare when needed.
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 108 physicians per 100,000 population in Epping. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Epping area is 88.2 (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 Epping area is 33 (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 Epping area is 93 (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 Epping commutes 18.5 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 Epping area is 91 (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.