The small town of Volga, SD has a population of under 2000 and is known for its rural charm. Despite its small size, the community takes pride in ensuring its citizens have access to quality healthcare services. Volga is home to one hospital which provides general medical care as well as emergency services. Additionally, there are two clinics that offer primary and specialty care services. The local health department offers a variety of health screenings, vaccinations, and health programs designed to improve public health outcomes. In addition, there are several pharmacies in the area that offer prescription medications and over-the-counter medications. All of these resources allow citizens of Volga access to comprehensive healthcare services without having to travel far from home.
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 74 physicians per 100,000 population in Volga. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Volga area is 97.8 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
97.8 / 100
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Volga 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 Volga 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 Volga commutes 14.9 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 Volga area is 91 (100=best). The US average is 58.
91 / 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.