Twin Lakes, IA is a small rural town located in the northern part of the state. The town is known for its close-knit community and friendly people. In regards to health care, Twin Lakes is fortunate to have access to several local hospitals and medical facilities, providing high-quality care to the residents. These facilities provide general health care services such as checkups, vaccinations, and other routine treatments. Additionally, they offer specialized medical services ranging from orthopedic surgery to cardiology treatment. Furthermore, Twin Lakes is home to a number of specialist clinics where people can receive specialized care from a variety of different specialists. All of these facilities work together with local physicians and nurses to ensure that everyone in the area receives the best possible healthcare. As a result, Twin Lakes residents enjoy greater access to quality medical services than many other rural areas in Iowa.
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 92 physicians per 100,000 population in Twin Lakes. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Twin Lakes area is 127.3 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
127.3 / 100
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Twin Lakes area is 60 (100=best). The US average is 55.
60 / 100
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 Twin Lakes area is 91 (100=best). The US average is 87.
91 / 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 Twin Lakes commutes 20.4 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 Twin Lakes area is 89 (100=best). The US average is 58.
89 / 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.