Elrosa, Minnesota is a small town in the Central Lakes Region of Minnesota. Although it has a relatively small population, the health and wellness of its citizens is still an important factor. The town provides access to local hospitals and medical facilities for care and treatment for any necessary ailments. There are also several clinics in the area that provide primary care services as well as specialty care and other medical services. In addition, there are pharmacies, physical therapy and rehabilitation centers, mental health centers, dentists, optometrists, nutrition counseling services, addiction treatment centers, home health care services and hospice services available to residents of Elrosa. The local government also works with community organizations to promote healthy eating habits through nutrition education programs and by providing information about healthy lifestyles. All these resources help ensure that the citizens of Elrosa have access to quality health care and enjoy a good quality of life.
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 273 physicians per 100,000 population in Elrosa. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Elrosa area is 87.0 (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 Elrosa area is 44 (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 Elrosa area is 84 (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 Elrosa commutes 20.4 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 Elrosa area is 89 (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.