Verona, ND is a small city with a population of about 7,000 people. Despite its size, Verona has some excellent health care options available to its citizens. There are two local hospitals in the area: St. Luke's Hospital and the Good Samaritan Hospital. Both have medical staffs dedicated to providing quality care to their patients. In addition, there are several medical facilities in the area that specialize in various areas of medicine such as family practice, obstetrics/gynecology, pediatrics, and mental health services. These medical facilities provide residents of Verona with an array of health care options that can meet their needs and help them receive the best possible treatment for their conditions. Additionally, many organizations exist that support health-related initiatives such as providing free immunizations and educational opportunities for students interested in pursuing careers in the healthcare field. All of this ensures that Verona residents have access to quality health care when they need it most.
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 24 physicians per 100,000 population in Verona. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Verona area is 88.8 (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 Verona 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 Verona area is 90 (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 Verona commutes 17.6 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 Verona area is 94 (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.