Rockville, Connecticut is a small town located in the northeastern part of the state. It is a quaint New England village with a strong sense of community and pride. In terms of health, Rockville offers its residents quality care from local hospitals and medical facilities. The area has multiple hospitals that specialize in different areas such as internal medicine, pediatrics, diagnostic imaging, and obstetrics/gynecology, as well as many more. Additionally, there are several primary care physicians and specialists in the area to provide comprehensive medical treatment for all ages. Rockville residents can also benefit from nearby pharmacies and specialty clinics for their medical needs. Local organizations offer resources on how to access medical care and support services for those who need assistance in finding affordable health insurance or navigating through the healthcare system. Overall, the health care infrastructure available makes Rockville an ideal place to live for those looking to get quality medical care close to home.
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 122 physicians per 100,000 population in Rockville. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Rockville area is 106.9 (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 Rockville area is 76 (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 Rockville area is 84 (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 Rockville commutes 24.2 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 Rockville area is 64 (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.