Elba, MN is a small town located in southern Minnesota and has a population of about 740 residents. Residents in Elba have access to quality healthcare through local hospitals and medical facilities. The healthcare system in Elba offers specialized care as well as general treatments to meet the needs of the community. There are two full-service hospitals in Elba which provide comprehensive care for emergencies, illnesses, and injuries. The hospitals are equipped with state-of-the-art technology and experienced staff that is dedicated to helping residents receive the best treatment possible. In addition to these two hospitals, there are also several medical clinics in Elba that specialize in specific types of health problems such as mental health, women’s health, and addiction recovery services. These clinics offer personalized care for patients and provide support for those who are struggling with their health. All together, Elba provides its citizens with quality healthcare options that help them stay healthy and live happier lives.
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 112 physicians per 100,000 population in Elba. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Elba area is 86.2 (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 Elba area is 27 (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 Elba 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 Elba commutes 17.9 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 Elba 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.