Westerly, Rhode Island is a small town located on the border of Connecticut. It has a population of approximately 20,000 people and is home to a variety of local hospitals and medical facilities. The health care system in Westerly is well developed with multiple choices for care. There are several primary care physicians, as well as specialty physicians such as cardiologists and orthopedists. The local hospital, Westerly Hospital, offers emergency care, inpatient services and specialized treatments. In addition to the hospital, there are several urgent care centers in town that offer quick access to medical attention when needed. Additionally, there are numerous pharmacies throughout the area providing convenient access to medications and other medical supplies. Overall, Westerly’s health services ensure that residents have access to the best possible health care options available.
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 243 physicians per 100,000 population in Westerly. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Westerly area is 81.2 (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 Westerly area is 48 (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 Westerly area is 59 (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 Westerly commutes 22.9 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 Westerly area is 78 (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.