Mineral Point, Wisconsin is a small rural community located in the southwest corner of the state. It has a population of less than 2,000 people and is known for its unique architecture and vibrant art scene. Despite its small size, Mineral Point is home to several local hospitals and medical facilities that provide quality healthcare to the residents. The Mineral Point Medical Center provides general medical services, while Divine Savior Healthcare provides specialty care such as cancer treatment, advanced imaging services, and cardiac care. The local public health department offers preventive services such as immunizations and health screenings, as well as assistance with nutrition and resource navigation. In addition to these facilities, many private practices around town specialize in different areas of medical care ranging from family medicine to orthopedics. With access to these medical resources, citizens of Mineral Point are assured access to high quality health care when they need it.
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 109 physicians per 100,000 population in Mineral Point. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Mineral Point area is 97.0 (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 Mineral Point area is 47 (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 Mineral Point area is 99 (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 Mineral Point commutes 21.5 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 Mineral Point area is 85 (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.