Phillipston, MA is a small town located in the northern part of Worcester County. The town has a population of around 2,000 people and is known for its rural character and natural beauty. In terms of health care, Phillipston offers access to several local hospitals and medical facilities. These include HealthAlliance Hospital – Leominster Campus, Heywood Hospital, and the Athol Memorial Hospital. Additionally, there are many local clinics offering primary care services to the community. These facilities provide complete health care services from check-ups to specialty care and have highly trained staffs with excellent reputations. The close proximity of these health centers makes it easier for residents to access quality healthcare when needed. With an emphasis on providing quality healthcare to the residents of Phillipston, these facilities ensure that locals can receive comprehensive medical treatment for any type of medical need.
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 246 physicians per 100,000 population in Phillipston. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Phillipston area is 84.6 (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 Phillipston area is 52 (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 Phillipston area is 92 (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 Phillipston commutes 33.2 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 Phillipston area is 84 (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.