Belle Prairie, MN is a small rural town located in the midwestern United States. The community prides itself on its safe and friendly atmosphere, with low crime rates and an overall healthy lifestyle. In terms of health care, Belle Prairie has access to several local hospitals and medical facilities offering a range of services. These services include primary care, preventive care, emergency department visits, specialty care, long-term care, mental health services, dental care and more. All of these health care providers are staffed with experienced professionals who work hard to ensure that their patients receive the best possible care. Aside from these facilities, there are also numerous local fitness centers that offer residents classes and activities designed to promote physical activity and wellness. With all these resources in place, it's no wonder that the people of Belle Prairie have access to some of the best health options available in the Midwest.
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 98 physicians per 100,000 population in Belle Prairie. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Belle Prairie area is 86.9 (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 Belle Prairie 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 Belle Prairie area is 96 (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 Belle Prairie commutes 22.1 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 Belle Prairie area is 83 (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.