The small town of Schaller, IA (Zip Code 51053) is a rural community with a population of just over 1,000 people. Despite its size, Schaller is fortunate to have access to ample medical resources and care. Local hospitals such as the Sac County Hospital in Sac City, and medical facilities like the Aurelia Clinic provide necessary services and treatments for the residents of Schaller. The region also has many other health care providers such as family practitioners, specialists from Sioux City and beyond, and other resources available at nearby towns. To ensure that all residents receive adequate care, the city of Schaller has implemented a variety of public health programs to make sure people have access to affordable and quality healthcare solutions. For those that are uninsured or underinsured, free clinics are available throughout the area that provide access to basic healthcare services at no cost. With these resources in place, residents of Schaller can rest assured that they have access to quality healthcare close to home.
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 70 physicians per 100,000 population in Schaller (zip 51053). The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Schaller (zip 51053) area is 119.8 (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 Schaller (zip 51053) area is 70 (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 Schaller (zip 51053) area is 81 (100=best). The US average is 87.
81 / 100
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 Schaller (zip 51053) commutes 17.1 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 Schaller (zip 51053) 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.