Fremont, SD is a small town located in the Midwest of the United States. It has an estimated population of about 600 people and is considered to be a rural area. While the population may be small, there are several hospitals and medical facilities in the town that provide healthcare services to its citizens. The Fremont Regional Medical Center is the main hospital in town and provides a range of medical services from general surgery to obstetrics and gynecology. Additionally, there are several other local medical facilities that specialize in specific healthcare needs such as geriatrics or mental health services. These facilities offer high-quality care and many are run by experienced physicians ensuring that all locals have access to quality healthcare regardless of their circumstances. Furthermore, due to its proximity to larger cities, residents can easily access more specialized treatments if needed. All in all, Fremont offers excellent healthcare options for its citizens ensuring they have access to quality medical care when needed.
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 62 physicians per 100,000 population in Fremont. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Fremont area is 100.6 (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 Fremont area is 20 (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 Fremont area is 80 (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 Fremont commutes 19.8 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 Fremont 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.