Northborough, MA is a small suburban town located in the eastern part of the state. The health of its citizens is a top priority for the local government and community. Local hospitals and medical facilities are well-equipped to provide quality care to the residents of Northborough. Medical specialties range from primary care to pediatric services, with comprehensive medical services available at nearby hospitals in Worcester and Boston. Community resources are also provided to help residents access affordable, accessible healthcare services, such as free clinics and programs that support those without insurance. Additionally, pharmacies and dental offices are conveniently located throughout Northborough making it easy for people to stay healthy. With an emphasis on preventive measures like exercise and proper nutrition, Northborough is dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles for all its inhabitants.
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 246 physicians per 100,000 population in Northborough. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Northborough area is 84.6 (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 Northborough area is 52 (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 Northborough area is 92 (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 Northborough commutes 29.8 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 Northborough area is 72 (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.