Watertown, Connecticut is a small town located in northern Connecticut. Its population of 22,000 people enjoy the quiet life and community atmosphere that Watertown has to offer. Despite its small size, Watertown is well-served by several local hospitals and medical facilities. The largest hospital in town is St. Mary's Hospital which has been providing care to the community since the late 19th century. Other health care providers include a general practitioner clinic, a mental health facility, an urgent care center, and a home health care provider. These centers provide comprehensive services for residents and visitors alike. Additionally, there are several pharmacies located throughout town for convenience and ease of access to necessary medications. The overall health of the Watertown community is excellent due to the high quality of medical care provided as well as preventative measures taken by residents to maintain good physical and mental health.
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 180 physicians per 100,000 population in Watertown. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Watertown area is 104.7 (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 Watertown area is 50 (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 Watertown 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 Watertown commutes 24.6 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 Watertown area is 73 (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.