Bridgehampton, NY is a charming and vibrant hamlet located on the South Fork of Long Island. It features many activities, shops, restaurants and beautiful beaches. The healthcare in Bridgehampton is supported by the local hospitals and medical facilities that provide quality health services for residents and tourists alike. These local medical facilities offer comprehensive medical care with an emphasis on preventative health services. They also provide emergency services as well as physical rehabilitation programs. Patients can access specialists in cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, gynecology, psychiatry and more to maintain their health and well-being. In addition to medical care, they also offer mental health services such as counseling and support groups. The community also has several pharmacies for medications and other essential items needed for good health. With its abundance of medical facilities and specialized care options, Bridgehampton provides its residents with access to quality healthcare that meets their needs.
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 Bridgehampton. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Bridgehampton area is 98.7 (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 Bridgehampton area is 61 (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 Bridgehampton area is 85 (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 Bridgehampton commutes 32.0 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 Bridgehampton 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.