Prospect, ME is a small town located in coastal Maine with a population of approximately 300. It is known for its peaceful atmosphere and tranquil beauty, which residents have come to cherish. Despite its small size, Prospect provides its citizens with access to quality health care through several local hospitals and medical facilities. The nearest hospital is Waldo County General Hospital, which offers a full range of services from pediatric care to emergency services. Additionally, there are numerous private practitioners who provide specialized care in areas such as obstetrics and gynecology, internal medicine, family practice, and more. These professionals work together to ensure the health of all individuals in the community by providing comprehensive care for both acute and chronic conditions. The area also benefits from access to a variety of regional healthcare resources such as mental health centers, substance abuse treatment facilities, senior centers, long-term rehabilitation services, home care agencies, and hospice care providers. With these resources available nearby, Prospect ensures that its citizens receive the highest quality of healthcare possible within their community.
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 189 physicians per 100,000 population in Prospect. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Prospect area is 111.7 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
111.7 / 100
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Prospect area is 65 (100=best). The US average is 55.
65 / 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 Prospect area is 92 (100=best). The US average is 87.
92 / 100
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 Prospect commutes 38.2 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 Prospect area is 91 (100=best). The US average is 58.
91 / 100
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.