The Yucatan area in Minnesota has access to a variety of health facilities, ranging from local hospitals to medical centers providing specialized care. The region serves a variety of populations, offering comprehensive medical services for everyone. Residents have access to the state-of-the-art equipment and treatments for illnesses and injuries. In addition, there are also specialized health clinics offering primary care services as well as specialized care for those with chronic conditions or disabilities. The region also features a robust network of mental health providers who can provide support and resources to individuals struggling with mental health issues. With easy access to quality healthcare, the residents of Yucatan can confidently lead healthy lives.
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 85 physicians per 100,000 population in Yucatan. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Yucatan area is 87.8 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
87.8 / 100
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Yucatan area is 45 (100=best). The US average is 55.
45 / 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 Yucatan area is 96 (100=best). The US average is 87.
96 / 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 Yucatan commutes 21.9 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 Yucatan area is 86 (100=best). The US average is 58.
86 / 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.