Charleston, Maine is a small town located in the southern part of the state. The town has a population of around 900 people and a long history of being a rural farming community. In recent years, Charleston has seen an influx of new businesses and residents who have chosen to make it their home. As such, there has been an increased focus on healthcare services in the area. There are several local hospitals and medical facilities available to residents, such as Penobscot Valley Hospital in nearby Lincolnville, Mid Coast Hospital in nearby Brunswick, and Waldo County General Hospital in Belfast. These hospitals provide access to advanced treatment options for both general and specialized care. In addition to these hospitals, there are local medical clinics that provide primary health services for the community's citizens. Services range from basic check ups to specialized treatments such as cancer care or mental health care. All these facilities work together to ensure that residents of Charleston receive the best possible healthcare they need to live 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 331 physicians per 100,000 population in Charleston. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Charleston area is 109.7 (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 Charleston area is 60 (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 Charleston area is 82 (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 Charleston commutes 26.7 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 Charleston area is 92 (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.