McVeytown, PA is a small town in central Pennsylvania with a population of around 1,000 people. It is an area known for its rural beauty and close-knit community. The health of the residents in McVeytown is a top priority for those living there. Although there are not many medical facilities within the town itself, there are several local hospitals and medical facilities nearby that provide quality care to the citizens of McVeytown. These facilities offer comprehensive medical services and are equipped with experienced physicians and specialists that can help keep the residents of McVeytown healthy and safe. In addition to this, the town itself has several parks, recreational areas and trails for people to enjoy, providing opportunities for physical exercise and further promoting their health overall.
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 114 physicians per 100,000 population in McVeytown. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the McVeytown area is 119.8 (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 McVeytown area is 87 (100=best). The US average is 55.
87 / 100
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 McVeytown area is 69 (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 McVeytown commutes 23.7 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 McVeytown area is 83 (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.