Belmont, ND is a small rural community with a population of approximately 1,500 people. It is located in the heart of the Midwest and has a strong sense of community and shared values. Despite being a small town, Belmont offers its residents numerous health care options in the form of local hospitals and medical facilities. The local hospital, St. Mary's Health Center, provides comprehensive treatments for both acute and chronic illnesses. In addition to providing specialized medical services such as radiology, cardiology, and trauma services, St. Mary's also offers preventative care such as vaccinations and screenings for various health conditions. Other local medical facilities provide additional options for minor injuries or basic health screenings. Belmont is dedicated to ensuring that residents have access to quality healthcare services at an affordable price. With robust medical options available in the area, Belmont residents can rest assured that their health needs are being met with quality care close to 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 37 physicians per 100,000 population in Belmont. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Belmont area is 78.1 (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 Belmont area is 47 (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 Belmont area is 89 (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 Belmont commutes 21.2 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 Belmont area is 91 (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.