Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD is a military base located in the northeastern part of the state. It has a long and proud history as an important site for testing weapons and munitions, with roots dating back to World War I. While there are no exact population figures available for the base, it is estimated that around 25,000 people work at Aberdeen Proving Ground and live in its surrounding area. Health care services are therefore an essential part of life here. The base offers comprehensive health services including primary care, pharmacy services, mental health counseling, physical therapy, nutrition counseling and more. There are several hospitals nearby that also provide specialized medical care for those living on the base. In addition, there are a number of local medical facilities to provide additional support to the community’s health needs. These include urgent care centers and walk-in clinics offering routine medical services such as check-ups and immunizations. Overall, Aberdeen Proving Ground has access to quality healthcare resources that ensure the health and wellbeing of its residents and employees alike.
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 139 physicians per 100,000 population in Aberdeen Proving Ground. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Aberdeen Proving Ground area is 96.8 (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 Aberdeen Proving Ground area is 47 (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 Aberdeen Proving Ground 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 Aberdeen Proving Ground commutes 32.1 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 Aberdeen Proving Ground area is 70 (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.