Schaller, IA is a small town located in the northwest corner of Iowa. Its population is just over 1,000 and it is known for its rural charm. There are no hospitals in Schaller, but there are several local medical facilities that provide a variety of health services to the residents including physicals, vaccinations, X-rays and laboratory testing. The nearest hospital is located approximately 30 miles away in Sioux City. There are also many pharmacies and health clinics that provide additional care when needed. The local public library has a number of resources available to families wishing to learn more about healthcare options, such as online information or print materials on topics like nutrition and disease prevention. All in all, Schaller offers its citizens access to quality healthcare services with nearby resources available when necessary.
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 70 physicians per 100,000 population in Schaller. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Schaller area is 119.8 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
119.8 / 100
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Schaller area is 70 (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 Schaller area is 81 (100=best). The US average is 87.
81 / 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 Schaller commutes 17.1 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 Schaller area is 90 (100=best). The US average is 58.
90 / 100
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.