Neche, ND is a small community located in Pembina County. It is home to a population of approximately 800 people. Healthcare options are limited in the area, but there are two local hospitals and several medical facilities that serve the needs of the residents. The nearest hospital is St. Andrew's Health Center, which provides emergency services, as well as general health care services such as primary care and specialty care. For those seeking specialty care or more specialized treatments, they can turn to Northlands Health Care Clinic or Valley Medical Services. These clinics offer various forms of preventative care, diagnostic testing, and treatments for acute and chronic conditions. Additionally, these facilities also provide mental health services and support for those in need. With access to quality healthcare nearby, Neche residents can lead healthier lives and maintain their wellbeing without having to travel too far from 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 Unlock physicians per 100,000 population in Neche (zip 58265). The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Neche (zip 58265) area is Unlock. The US average is 100.
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Neche (zip 58265) area is Unlock. The US average is 55.
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 Neche (zip 58265) area is Unlock. The US average is 87.
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 Neche (zip 58265) commutes Unlock 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 Neche (zip 58265) area is Unlock. The US average is 58.
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.