54556 Prentice, WI is a small community located in the north woods of Wisconsin with a population of around 600 people. Despite its small size, there are still many health resources available to the residents of this area. The nearest hospital is Marshfield Medical Center located just over an hour away in Marshfield, WI. In addition to that hospital, there are also several local medical facilities and clinics located throughout the area which provide quality care to those who live here. Going beyond medical services, Prentice also offers other forms of health assistance such as physical therapy services, mental health counseling and even substance abuse programs for those struggling with addictions. All these services combined make it easier for residents to get the help they need when it comes to their health and wellbeing.
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 103 physicians per 100,000 population in Prentice (zip 54556). The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Prentice (zip 54556) area is 102.8 (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 Prentice (zip 54556) area is 60 (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 Prentice (zip 54556) 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 Prentice (zip 54556) commutes 23.4 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 Prentice (zip 54556) area is 91 (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.