The health in Box Elder, SD is important to the community, and many local resources are available to support it. Residents have access to a variety of hospitals and medical facilities, including Monument Health Rapid City Medical Center, Indian Health Services Pine Ridge, and Regional Health Spearfish. These locations provide high-quality medical care with an emphasis on preventative healthcare services. In addition to these hospitals, there are numerous independent clinics that offer specialized care for certain ailments or age groups. In order to promote a healthy lifestyle among its citizens, Box Elder also provides ample resources such as gyms, fitness centers, outdoor recreation areas and parks for physical activity. A variety of educational programs and nutrition classes are also available for those looking to improve their overall health. Together with the resources provided by the city government and local businesses, Box Elder is dedicated to providing its residents with quality healthcare services.
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 233 physicians per 100,000 population in Box Elder. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Box Elder area is 106.9 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
106.9 / 100
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Box Elder area is 42 (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 Box Elder area is 98 (100=best). The US average is 87.
98 / 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 Box Elder commutes 16.0 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 Box Elder area is 85 (100=best). The US average is 58.
85 / 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.