Tunbridge, VT is a rural community located in the northeastern part of Vermont. The town has a population of around 800 people and offers a peaceful and picturesque atmosphere. With regards to healthcare, Tunbridge offers several local hospitals and medical facilities to provide residents with quality care. These facilities include a local hospital where residents can receive primary care, an urgent care center that is open seven days a week for minor illnesses or injuries, and a variety of specialty practices ranging from family medicine to behavioral health. Additionally, there are several home health services available for those who require at-home care. In terms of preventative health, there are several programs and organizations in place to ensure residents maintain good physical and mental health. From wellness classes and exercise groups to nutrition counseling services and mental health resources, Tunbridge provides excellent healthcare options for its citizens.
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 163 physicians per 100,000 population in Tunbridge. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Tunbridge area is 96.7 (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 Tunbridge area is 60 (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 Tunbridge area is 4 (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 Tunbridge commutes 36.5 minutes one-way, which is longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
Air Quality Index
The annual BestPlaces Air Quality Index for the Tunbridge area is 88 (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.