Ethan, SD is a small rural community located in the southeastern region of South Dakota. The town is home to approximately 300 people and provides a peaceful and friendly atmosphere for its residents. Health care options are limited in the area, but there are several local hospitals and medical facilities that provide quality care to the citizens of Ethan. These facilities offer a range of services from primary care to specialized treatments. Residents have access to physicians, nurses, physical therapists and other healthcare professionals who strive to ensure that their health needs are met. Additionally, multiple health education initiatives are available in the community, including programs focused on nutrition, physical activity, stress management, smoking cessation, and safe sex practices. For those who need additional support with chronic conditions such as heart disease or diabetes, nearby towns offer access to specialists and resources. Overall, Ethan offers its residents quality healthcare options with a focus on preventative measures that can help keep them healthy for years to come.
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 196 physicians per 100,000 population in Ethan. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Ethan area is 95.7 (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 Ethan 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 Ethan area is 96 (100=best). The US average is 87.
96 / 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 Ethan commutes 12.7 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 Ethan 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.