Sea Isle City, NJ is a coastal town located in the middle of the Jersey Shore. It has long been a popular tourist destination for beachgoers and vacationers alike, and its health services and medical facilities reflect this. The city is home to several local hospitals, such as Our Lady of Lourdes Health Care Center and Shore Medical Center, both offering quality health care. In addition to these larger medical facilities, there are also numerous local medical centers offering specialized care ranging from physical therapy to urgent care. This wide range of options ensures that Sea Isle City residents have access to the best medical care available in the region. Furthermore, many health-related activities such as fitness centers and outdoor sports fields are also available for citizens of all ages to stay healthy and active.
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 159 physicians per 100,000 population in Sea Isle City. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Sea Isle City area is 95.4 (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 Sea Isle City area is 20 (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 Sea Isle City area is 79 (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 Sea Isle City commutes 22.9 minutes one-way, which is shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
Air Quality Index
The annual BestPlaces Air Quality Index for the Sea Isle City 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.