Prairie, ND is a small town in the midwestern United States. It has been growing steadily over the years, but still maintains its rural charm. The population of Prairie is about 5,000 people and there are several local hospitals and medical facilities that serve the community's health needs. The Prairie Medical Center is one of the most prominent hospitals in town, providing comprehensive primary care services to its patients. Additionally, the Prairie Specialty Clinic offers specialized care in fields such as pediatrics, orthopedics, cardiology and more. There are also several family practice clinics scattered across town that provide general health services for residents of Prairie. All of these options make it easy for locals to find a nearby medical facility for their healthcare needs.
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 24 physicians per 100,000 population in Prairie. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Prairie area is 88.8 (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 Prairie area is 40 (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 Prairie area is 90 (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 Prairie commutes 17.6 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 Prairie area is 94 (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.