Adams County, ND is an area with a relatively small population of just over 9,500 people. Despite its size, Adams County is home to some excellent local medical facilities and hospitals. The county has a state-of-the-art hospital that provides full outpatient and inpatient services to residents in need of medical care. This healthcare facility also provides access to specialty care services such as general surgery, cardiology, oncology, orthopedics and more. There are two additional local hospitals providing essential medical services to the community as well. Additionally, there are several walk-in clinics throughout the county which provide speedy service for minor injuries or illnesses. Adams County also has several speciality care centers offering specialized treatments such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and other services. These centers offer residents the opportunity to receive quality care from experienced professionals close to home. With its numerous hospitals and quality medical facilities, Adams County is able to provide quality health care for all of its citizens.
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 594 physicians per 100,000 population in Adams County. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Adams County area is 84.4 (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 Adams County area is 50 (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 Adams County area is 91 (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 Adams County commutes 17.3 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 Adams County area is 95 (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.