The health of the people in Spink, SD is important for the overall wellbeing of the community. The small town is fortunate to have access to quality medical care for their residents and visitors alike. Local hospitals and medical facilities provide comprehensive care for a variety of health needs. These facilities are staffed with highly trained providers who understand the unique healthcare needs of the area and prioritize preventive measures such as immunizations, screenings, and education. For those who require more specialized care, many services can be accessed through referrals or direct transport to larger city hospitals and clinics. In addition to basic medical care, there are also mental health resources available in Spink to help meet the emotional and psychological needs of individuals and families in the area. With proper care and support from local providers, the town’s population can continue to enjoy good health for years to come.
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 517 physicians per 100,000 population in Spink. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Spink area is 99.1 (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 Spink 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 Spink area is 96 (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 Spink commutes 19.6 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 Spink area is 89 (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.