Essex, Massachusetts is an area with a population of approximately 2,450 people located north of Boston. The town is known for its beautiful views and quaint New England charm. When it comes to the health of its citizens, Essex has access to many quality local hospitals and medical facilities. In the nearby city of Gloucester, there is an award-winning hospital that offers advanced care in a variety of specialties. Additionally, there are several local clinics in Essex that provide primary care services as well as specialty care in areas such as women's health, mental health and addiction services. For those who need more specialized treatment, Salem Hospital provides high quality services in virtually every field of medicine. With the access to these facilities and resources, residents of Essex have access to quality healthcare when needed.
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 204 physicians per 100,000 population in Essex. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Essex area is 83.4 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
83.4 / 100
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Essex area is 13 (100=best). The US average is 55.
13 / 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 Essex area is 88 (100=best). The US average is 87.
88 / 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 Essex commutes 29.8 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 Essex area is 76 (100=best). The US average is 58.
76 / 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.