Concord, South Dakota is a small town located in the beautiful rolling hills of the state. With a population of just under 500 people, Concord is a tight-knit community where everyone looks out for one another. Health and wellness are important to residents of Concord, and luckily they have access to quality healthcare from numerous local hospitals and medical facilities. The closest hospital is Sanford Health Hospital – Watertown, which is about 40 minutes away. Additionally, there are many primary care physicians in the area as well as specialty clinics such as orthopedics and mental health services that offer quality care. Local pharmacies provide easy access to medications, while physical therapists and chiropractors are also available for residents who want to take better control of their health. In general, the people of Concord can count on excellent healthcare options to keep them healthy and happy.
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 111 physicians per 100,000 population in Concord. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Concord area is 101.5 (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 Concord area is 20 (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 Concord area is 87 (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 Concord 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 Concord area is 92 (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.