The health of Antelope, SD is of great concern for the community. With a population of just over 800, Antelope relies on local medical facilities to provide quality care for its citizens. Fortunately, there are two nearby hospitals, Brookings Health System and Avera McKennan Hospital, which offer convenient access to healthcare for those living in Antelope. In addition to these two hospitals, there are several clinics located within Antelope offering primary care services as well as specialized care such as cardiology and diabetes management. These facilities are staffed with experienced doctors and nurses who strive to provide the best quality care possible. The area also provides excellent mental health services including counseling centers and support groups. The residents of Antelope have access to these high-quality medical services and take advantage of them in order to stay healthy and active in their community.
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 80 physicians per 100,000 population in Antelope. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Antelope area is 103.7 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
103.7 / 100
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Antelope area is 28 (100=best). The US average is 55.
28 / 100
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 Antelope area is 79 (100=best). The US average is 87.
79 / 100
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 Antelope commutes 18.2 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 Antelope area is 94 (100=best). The US average is 58.
94 / 100
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.