Reynolds, ND is a small town located in the north-central part of the state. It has a population of about 1,300 people and is known for its agricultural industry. Despite the small size of the town, it has several local medical facilities that provide health care services to its residents. The area is served by three hospitals: Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Sanford Health Bismarck and Sanford Health Minot. These hospitals have a variety of services including emergency departments, laboratories, radiology departments and medical clinics. Additionally, there are several local clinics in the area that provide primary care services and specialty care such as pediatrics, geriatrics and mental health care. Residents of Reynolds also have access to a number of wellness programs aimed at encouraging healthy lifestyles such as physical activity classes and nutrition counseling. Overall, Reynolds has access to many medical facilities that can meet their health needs and promote healthy habits among its residents.
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 Reynolds. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Reynolds 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 Reynolds 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 Reynolds 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 Reynolds 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 Reynolds area is 90 (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.