Sagaponack, NY is a small village located in the Hampton's on Long Island. It is known for its beautiful beaches and quaint atmosphere. When it comes to healthcare, there are several local hospitals and medical facilities that serve the community. The closest hospital is Southampton Hospital, which provides 24-hour emergency care as well as many other services ranging from cardiology to cancer care. There is also a variety of other local health care providers such as medical centers, specialty clinics, physical therapy centers, and more. These facilities provide residents with quality healthcare in an environment close to home. Additionally, community organizations like Sagaponack Cares support ongoing health education initiatives and programs geared towards keeping the community healthy and informed. In this way, Sagaponack is able to provide access to quality health care for its residents while preserving its small town charm.
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 Sagaponack. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Sagaponack area is 98.7 (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 Sagaponack area is 61 (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 Sagaponack area is 85 (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 Sagaponack commutes 10.6 minutes one-way, which is shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
Air Quality Index
The annual BestPlaces Air Quality Index for the Sagaponack 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.