Pembina, North Dakota is a small town that is located in the northeastern tip of the state. The population of Pembina is around 2,000 people. With a small population, there are not many healthcare options available within the city limits. Fortunately, there are several hospitals and medical facilities located in nearby towns and cities for residents to access when needed. The closest hospital is located in Grand Forks which is just over 25 miles away from Pembina. There are also two medical clinics located within 25 miles of the city and several urgent care facilities for minor illnesses or injuries. Residents of Pembina also have access to various health resources online as well as support from community organizations such as community health centers and other local non-profit groups. Overall, while the number of healthcare options may be limited in Pembina due to its small size, residents still have access to a variety of health resources that can help them maintain their health and wellness.
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 71 physicians per 100,000 population in Pembina. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Pembina area is 89.6 (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 Pembina area is 60 (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 Pembina area is 94 (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 Pembina commutes 16.9 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 Pembina 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.