Scandinavia, WI (54977) is a small rural community located in the central part of the state. The area has a population of approximately 1,674 residents according to census data from 2020. Despite its small population, Scandinavia still has access to quality healthcare services. Local hospitals such as Aspirus Wausau Hospital and Marshfield Medical Center provide crucial medical care for the community. In addition, there are various local medical facilities that offer services such as family practice doctors, physical therapy clinics, dentists, mental health counseling and more. Residents of Scandinavia are fortunate to have access to these valuable health resources which promote an overall healthier lifestyle and greater sense of wellbeing for the community at large.
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 87 physicians per 100,000 population in Scandinavia (zip 54977). The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Scandinavia (zip 54977) area is 102.3 (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 Scandinavia (zip 54977) 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 Scandinavia (zip 54977) area is 95 (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 Scandinavia (zip 54977) commutes 22.8 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 Scandinavia (zip 54977) area is 86 (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.