McGregor, Minnesota is a small town located in the northern part of the state near Lake Superior. The community is home to a diverse population of people, with a variety of different backgrounds and experiences. Health care is an important issue in McGregor, as it provides access to medical services and treatments that can be difficult or impossible to obtain elsewhere. In recent years, the town has seen several new health care facilities open their doors, including local hospitals and medical centers. These facilities provide access to basic care as well as specialized treatments for those dealing with chronic conditions or other health issues. The local government also works hard on initiatives that promote good health among residents, such as providing free immunizations or nutritional education programs. All of these efforts help ensure that every resident of McGregor has access to quality health care 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 89 physicians per 100,000 population in McGregor. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the McGregor area is 82.7 (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 McGregor area is 66 (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 McGregor area is 91 (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 McGregor commutes 26.0 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 McGregor area is 90 (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.