Prairie Lake, Wisconsin is a small town located in the heart of America's Dairyland. The community takes pride in its strong sense of rural identity and neighborly spirit. When it comes to healthcare, the town boasts several local hospitals and medical facilities which provide excellent care for both residents and visitors alike. At these local health centers, quality physicians, nurses, and technicians are available to address any health concerns or needs with professionalism and diligence. There is also a wide range of preventive care options available including wellness programs, screenings, immunizations, physicals, mental health services and more. It is easy for residents of Prairie Lake to access quality healthcare in their own backyard providing them with the peace of mind that comes from knowing that they are well-cared for should any medical issue arise.
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 195 physicians per 100,000 population in Prairie Lake. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Prairie Lake area is 105.4 (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 Prairie Lake area is 73 (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 Prairie Lake 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 Prairie Lake commutes 19.6 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 Prairie Lake area is 86 (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.