Jackson Township, MN is a rural community with a population of about 5,000 people. Despite its small size, the town offers many health care services to its local residents. The town is home to several hospitals and medical facilities that provide high-quality care for all of the residents. Additionally, Jackson Township offers numerous pharmacies and clinics in the area as well as access to specialists such as psychologists and therapists. These resources allow the citizens of Jackson Township to have access to quality health care regardless of their financial standing or ability to travel long distances for medical assistance. Furthermore, the Town has implemented many programs and initiatives aimed at improving public health outcomes by providing preventative care services such as vaccinations, nutrition classes, and exercise groups. These efforts are making Jackson Township a healthier place to live for everyone who calls it home.
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 83 physicians per 100,000 population in Jackson township (Scott County). The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Jackson township (Scott County) area is 86.7 (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 Jackson township (Scott County) area is 7 (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 Jackson township (Scott County) 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 Jackson township (Scott County) commutes 20.2 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 Jackson township (Scott County) area is 68 (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.