Barrington, NY is a small town located in upstate New York. It has a population of just over 3,000 people and is a great place to live with its many parks and recreational opportunities. The health of the residents of Barrington is important to the community and there are several resources available to ensure their well-being. The town has two local hospitals, Barrington Medical Center and St. Mary’s Hospital, which provide care for medical emergencies as well as outpatient services. There are also numerous local medical facilities that offer general practitioners, dentists, optometrists, gynecologists, and other specialists so residents can receive professional medical attention if needed. Barrington also has a number of nutritionists and dieticians available for those who wish to lead healthier lifestyles or manage existing health conditions. In addition, there are physical therapists who can help with rehabilitation after injuries or surgeries. All of these resources combined make it easier for the residents of Barrington to maintain good health and access the care they need when necessary.
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 92 physicians per 100,000 population in Barrington. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Barrington area is 85.2 (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 Barrington area is 50 (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 Barrington area is 89 (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 Barrington commutes 22.0 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 Barrington area is 88 (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.