Hillman, MN is a small rural community located in the heart of Minnesota. Although it is a small town, it is home to many families who enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and country living. The health of Hillman’s residents is important and there are plenty of local medical facilities available to help residents maintain good physical and mental health. There are two hospitals in Hillman that offer comprehensive medical care. Additionally, there are several clinics throughout the town that provide services ranging from primary care to specialty care, like cardiology and orthopedics. In addition, there are many pharmacies in town that offer both over-the-counter and prescription medications as well as other supplies like bandages and thermometers. For those seeking alternative treatments or preventative therapies, several holistic practitioners call Hillman home. These practitioners offer therapeutic massage, yoga classes, acupuncture treatments, nutrition guidance and more. All these resources make it easy for Hillman's residents to access quality healthcare when they need it most.
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 Unlock physicians per 100,000 population in Hillman. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Hillman area is Unlock. The US average is 100.
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Hillman area is Unlock. The US average is 55.
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 Hillman area is Unlock. The US average is 87.
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 Hillman commutes Unlock minutes one-way, which is longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
Air Quality Index
The annual BestPlaces Air Quality Index for the Hillman area is Unlock. The US average is 58.
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.