Rock, Minnesota is a small rural community located in the central part of the state. It has a population of just under 1000 people and is known for its peacefulness and beauty. The community values health and wellness, with an emphasis on preventive care and healthy lifestyle choices. There are several local hospitals and medical facilities in Rock which provide residents with access to comprehensive healthcare services. These facilities offer preventative screenings, diagnosis, treatments, physicals, and other medical services. Additionally, there are several clinics in the area that offer primary care to residents, as well as specialty services such as optometry and dentistry. The healthcare providers in Rock are committed to providing quality care that meets the needs of their patients. With a commitment to both physical and mental health, Rock remains a safe place to live with access to quality healthcare options.
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 65 physicians per 100,000 population in Rock. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Rock area is 85.2 (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 Rock area is 40 (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 Rock area is 98 (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 Rock commutes 20.1 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 Rock area is 92 (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.