Painted Woods, ND is a small rural town located in the northern part of the state. Despite its small size, the community takes great pride in their health and medical services. Local hospitals and medical facilities are highly regarded for their quality of care, offering essential services such as routine check-ups and preventive care. Community members also have access to specialized treatment that may not be available in other areas. The local clinics employ experienced doctors and nurses who provide personalized treatments to ensure the best possible outcomes for their residents. Additionally, public health initiatives are frequently implemented to ensure everyone has access to appropriate resources. From promoting healthy eating habits and exercise programs to providing mental health support, Painted Woods continues to strive towards improved health for all its citizens.
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 317 physicians per 100,000 population in Painted Woods. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Painted Woods area is 75.5 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
75.5 / 100
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Painted Woods area is 60 (100=best). The US average is 55.
60 / 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 Painted Woods area is 99 (100=best). The US average is 87.
99 / 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 Painted Woods commutes 17.2 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 Painted Woods area is 95 (100=best). The US average is 58.
95 / 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.