Whitewater, MN is a small town located in southeastern Minnesota. The community has access to a variety of health services including local hospitals and medical facilities. Medical care is available to residents of the area at multiple locations such as Gundersen Health System which offers a range of services including primary care, urgent care, and specialty care. In addition, the city is home to Lakeview Hospital which provides an array of medical services for residents including emergency care, surgical procedures, and rehabilitation services. For those seeking mental health treatment, Behavioral Health Specialists provide counseling and therapy for individuals suffering from mental health issues. Additional resources are also offered by the Whitewater Area Community Clinic that offers a wide range of healthcare services from general check-ups and wellness visits to chronic disease management. The city’s commitment to providing quality healthcare for its citizens ensures that everyone has access to high-quality medical care in the area.
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 112 physicians per 100,000 population in Whitewater. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Whitewater area is 86.2 (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 Whitewater area is 27 (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 Whitewater area is 96 (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 Whitewater commutes 17.9 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 Whitewater area is 83 (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.