Kohlmeier, ND is a rural town located in the Midwest region of the United States. It has a population of just over 500 people and is known for its small-town charm and welcoming atmosphere. The town has access to quality healthcare with two local hospitals, as well as numerous medical facilities such as family practices, urgent care centers, and specialty clinics. Residents of Kohlmeier can receive excellent medical attention in the comfort of their own community. The health care providers in Kohlmeier are dedicated to providing high quality care to all who need it. They are committed to offering prompt diagnosis and treatment for illnesses and injuries, preventive care services, education on healthy living, and much more. With access to these resources close by, the citizens of Kohlmeier are able to take advantage of great healthcare without having to travel long distances or wait on long appointment times.
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 75 physicians per 100,000 population in Kohlmeier. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Kohlmeier area is 89.2 (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 Kohlmeier area is 40 (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 Kohlmeier area is 94 (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 Kohlmeier commutes 16.9 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 Kohlmeier area is 95 (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.