Berkeley County, West Virginia is home to many health facilities that support the overall well-being of its residents. There are several local hospitals in the area such as Berkeley Medical Center and City Hospital. In addition to these larger medical centers, there are several urgent care clinics, family practice offices, and specialty care providers that provide residents with access to medical attention when needed. For those who could not otherwise afford it, there are also a number of free or low-cost healthcare services provided by local health agencies and organizations. These resources help ensure that all of the county’s residents have access to quality health care regardless of their financial situation. Additionally, preventative care programs such as vaccinations and screenings for various diseases help keep residents healthy and provide early detection for potential illnesses or injuries. By combining accessible healthcare facilities with preventative care options, Berkeley County is helping its citizens foster healthy lives.
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 118 physicians per 100,000 population in Berkeley County. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Berkeley County area is 102.7 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
102.7 / 100
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Berkeley County area is 40 (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 Berkeley County area is 98 (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 Berkeley County commutes 31.2 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 Berkeley County area is 67 (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.