Stanhope, NJ is a great place to live with plenty of amenities and activities to do. The health of the people in the town is an important factor for residents and visitors alike. Fortunately, Stanhope has access to a variety of local hospitals and medical facilities that serve the area's population. In particular, Newton Medical Center provides comprehensive care for all residents in the community. Additionally, there are several other nearby hospitals and clinics that provide quality healthcare services, such as patient counseling, acute and primary care treatment, wellness programs and more. Through these facilities, residents are able to get assistance with their medical needs, ranging from preventive medicine to specialized treatments. Furthermore, local organizations such as Newton-Sparta Ambulance Corps offer emergency response services for those who need immediate care. With access to these resources and many others, Stanhope is equipped with top-notch health care options for its citizens.
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 Stanhope. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Stanhope area is 98.4 (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 Stanhope area is 30 (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 Stanhope area is 73 (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 Stanhope commutes 34.8 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 Stanhope 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.