Norden Township in Deuel County, South Dakota is a rural community with a population of about 316 people. Health care services in the area are limited, with the nearest hospital being more than an hour away. Fortunately, locals do have access to medical facilities and health care services in the form of clinics and health centers located in neighboring towns. These health centers offer primary care services such as physicals, vaccinations, and general medical advice. The closest hospital also provides emergency services should they be needed. In addition to providing medical attention, these hospitals and medical facilities also provide a variety of other services such as mental health counseling and nutrition classes. The people of Norden Township are fortunate to have access to quality health care despite their rural location and small population size.
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 46 physicians per 100,000 population in Norden township (Deuel County). The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Norden township (Deuel County) area is 103.5 (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 Norden township (Deuel County) area is 33 (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 Norden township (Deuel County) area is 100 (100=best). The US average is 87.
100 / 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 Norden township (Deuel County) commutes 19.5 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 Norden township (Deuel County) area is 93 (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.