Norwich, North Dakota is a small rural town of about 200 people. Despite its small size, Norwich has access to a variety of health services and facilities that meet the needs of its residents. The town has two local hospitals, both part of the larger Sanford Health System, which provides comprehensive medical care for the area's residents. In addition, there are several other local medical facilities in the area which provide primary care services, specialist care and dental care. Together these facilities offer a wide range of medical services and specialists to meet the needs of Norwich's citizens. The city also benefits from having access to nearby larger cities like Fargo and Grand Forks where even more specialized healthcare can be found if needed. Overall, Norwich is well served by its local hospitals and medical facilities providing residents with quality health care services 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 17 physicians per 100,000 population in Norwich. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Norwich area is 89.9 (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 Norwich area is 50 (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 Norwich area is 96 (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 Norwich commutes 26.5 minutes one-way, which is longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
Air Quality Index
The annual BestPlaces Air Quality Index for the Norwich area is 95 (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.