Geneva, MN is a small town in southeastern Minnesota with a population of approximately 533 people. Despite its size, the town offers a range of health services for residents. The local hospital, Geneva Medical Center, provides general medical care and emergency services. There are also several family practice clinics and dentists offices to serve the community's needs. Additionally, mental health services are offered through Virginia Health Partners and Olmsted Medical Center. Residents have easy access to these facilities for their healthcare needs. With its rural location, Geneva is also home to many agricultural operations which require special attention when it comes to health and safety standards. The local government is committed to ensuring that residents not only have access to quality healthcare but also understand the importance of maintaining good health practices such as regular physical activity and healthy eating habits.
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 147 physicians per 100,000 population in Geneva. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Geneva area is 84.1 (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 Geneva 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 Geneva area is 95 (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 Geneva commutes 18.7 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 Geneva area is 87 (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.