Health in New Bedford, Massachusetts
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There are 141 physicians per 100,000 population in New Bedford, MA. The US average is 221.
New Bedford, MA Health Index
Air quality in New Bedford, MA is 52 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in New Bedford, MA is 47 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 10 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
New Bedford Health SperlingViews
It is what you make it: While unemployment is always a problem here, this city is no worse than any other old Northeastern city. Yes, we do have crime and bad areas, just as any other city... (read more)New Bedford, MA: It's sad to say, but New Bedford has become what Angel said... "a low end dangerous place". Unemployment is high, gangs seem to be prevalent throughout the city, and the... (read more)Don't come here ...: I just heard the best analogy today about New Bedford. It's like the Ford Motor comapany ..... it was once great but it will never dig itself out of the hole it's in to... (read more)Have an opinion about New Bedford? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for New Bedford Click Here
