Fulton, SD 57340 is a small community located in Lawrence County. The population of the town is approximately 240 people. Despite its size, Fulton has access to several local medical facilities and hospitals that provide care for residents. These facilities include the Lawrence County Public Health Center, which provides preventative health services such as immunizations and screenings; Avera St. Mary's Hospital, which offers specialized care and emergency services; and The Gilead Clinic, which provides primary care to patients of all ages. These facilities enable residents of Fulton to receive quality healthcare in their own community without having to travel long distances. Additionally, many surrounding communities offer additional health-care options if needed. Overall, the town of Fulton is well-served by local healthcare providers and dedicated professionals who are committed to providing quality medical treatment for residents of this rural community.
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 30 physicians per 100,000 population in Fulton (zip 57340). The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Fulton (zip 57340) area is 98.7 (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 Fulton (zip 57340) area is 59 (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 Fulton (zip 57340) area is 100 (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 Fulton (zip 57340) commutes 19.5 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 Fulton (zip 57340) 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.