White, SD is a small rural community located in the southeastern part of the state. It has a population of just over 1000 residents and is known for its close-knit community and overall friendly atmosphere. Despite its small size, the town of White has access to quality health services with several local hospitals and medical facilities in the area. These facilities provide a range of health-related services, from routine check-ups to specialized care as needed. The staff at these facilities are knowledgeable and experienced, offering compassionate and attentive care that meets the needs of the residents in White. Moreover, there are local organizations providing education on preventive measures for optimal health to help keep the citizens healthy and informed about their wellbeing. With these resources available, White's inhabitants can rest assured that they have reliable sources of help if their health ever becomes an issue.
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 74 physicians per 100,000 population in White. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the White area is 97.8 (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 White 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 White area is 98 (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 White commutes 14.9 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 White 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.