Bismark Township in Platte County, Nebraska is a small rural town that prides itself on its strong sense of community and low cost of living. The health care resources in Bismark Township are limited, but there are still several options available to residents. The nearest hospital is Faith Regional Hospital located in nearby Norfolk, which provides a wide range of medical services. Additionally, there are two local clinics: Beemer Medical Clinic and Bismark Clinic. These clinics offer primary care services as well as more specialized treatments like dermatology and mental health counseling. In addition to these options, Bismark also has several pharmacies, physical therapy offices, home health care providers, and assisted living centers. The local government also offers programs such as free immunization clinics for uninsured children and senior wellness programs that promote healthy lifestyles among elderly residents. Although the number of healthcare resources in Bismark Township may be limited compared to larger cities, the local community has come together to ensure that everyone has access to quality healthcare services when needed.
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 Bismark township (Platte County). The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Bismark township (Platte County) 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 Bismark township (Platte County) 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 Bismark township (Platte County) 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 Bismark township (Platte County) 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 Bismark township (Platte County) 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.