Spalding, MN is a small town in the Midwest with a population of about 400 people. It is known for its quaint downtown area and its quiet charm. In terms of healthcare, Spalding has access to two local hospitals located within fifteen miles of the town, both offering quality medical services to the residents. Additionally, the town has several local medical facilities that provide additional care and support to those in need. These facilities are staffed with highly qualified professionals who are dedicated to providing excellent care to their patients. The healthcare options in Spalding provide convenience and peace of mind for those living in the area and ensure that all health needs can be met without having to leave 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 89 physicians per 100,000 population in Spalding. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Spalding area is 82.7 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
82.7 / 100
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Spalding area is 66 (100=best). The US average is 55.
66 / 100
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 Spalding area is 91 (100=best). The US average is 87.
91 / 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 Spalding commutes 26.0 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 Spalding 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.