Staples, Minnesota is a small town located in the central part of the state. It is known for its friendly people and natural beauty. The health of the community is important to the citizens of Staples and there are several local hospitals and medical facilities that provide quality care to those in need. There are many primary care physicians available as well as specialists who offer a variety of treatments. In addition, there are numerous clinics throughout the city that provide services such as mental health counseling, physical therapy, and nutrition counseling. All of these resources make it easy for residents to get the medical help they need when they need it. There are also programs in place to help those without insurance access healthcare services at an affordable rate. Staples is committed to providing its citizens with quality healthcare and ensuring that everyone has access to quality medical care.
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 Staples. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Staples area is 86.7 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
86.7 / 100
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Staples area is 68 (100=best). The US average is 55.
68 / 100
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 Staples area is 55 (100=best). The US average is 87.
55 / 100
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 Staples commutes 24.2 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 Staples area is 87 (100=best). The US average is 58.
87 / 100
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.