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There are 222 physicians per 100,000 population in Springfield, MA. The US average is 221.
Springfield, MA Health Index
Air quality in Springfield, MA is 17 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 Springfield, MA is 69 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 50 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.
Springfield Health SperlingViews
re: Abismal area - 6/4/2007: I agree with you 100%, Josh. Springfield has a lot to do--cultural, historic, arts & entertainment--and you're right, it's a great city to walk around!
By the way,... (read more)re: Springfield, Mass -- downtown has revitalized : You are 100% right, I think. This is what I hear from everyone who lives in my neighborhood (Metro Center.) Springfield is a totally different place now than 10 years... (read more)re: Abismal area - 6/4/2007: Having lived in Metro Center, Springfield for over a year now, I can't say I even recognize the city in this review. Maybe it was like this when you lived there, but now... (read more)Have an opinion about Springfield? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Springfield Click Here
Springfield General SperlingViews
re: Abismal area - 6/4/2007: I agree with you 100%, Josh. Springfield has a lot to do--cultural, historic, arts & entertainment--and you're right, it's a great city to walk around!
By the way,... (read more)re: Springfield, Mass -- downtown has revitalized : You are 100% right, I think. This is what I hear from everyone who lives in my neighborhood (Metro Center.) Springfield is a totally different place now than 10 years... (read more)re: Abismal area - 6/4/2007: Having lived in Metro Center, Springfield for over a year now, I can't say I even recognize the city in this review. Maybe it was like this when you lived there, but now... (read more)Have an opinion about Springfield? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Springfield Click Here
