Colonia, New Jersey is a small town located in Middlesex County. It is known for its strong sense of community and its many small businesses that have been around for decades. The health of the residents of Colonia is a top priority and there are many local resources available to them. The town has several local hospitals and medical facilities, such as JFK Medical Center in Edison, Raritan Bay Medical Center in Perth Amboy, and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. These facilities provide quality healthcare to Colonia residents who have access to them. In addition to these larger medical centers, there are numerous smaller health care providers scattered throughout the town. From primary care physicians and clinical psychologists to physical therapists and massage therapists, these providers offer personalized care for residents who need it most. Finally, Colonia also offers a variety of programs such as health fairs and screenings that allow people to stay healthy without breaking their budget. With these resources available to them, the citizens of Colonia can maintain their good health while also enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of this small town.
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 248 physicians per 100,000 population in Colonia. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Colonia area is 97.3 (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 Colonia area is 20 (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 Colonia area is 68 (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 Colonia commutes 30.0 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 Colonia area is 51 (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.