Central Square, NY is a small residential neighborhood in upstate New York. Though the population of Central Square is relatively small, the community has access to a wide range of medical facilities and hospitals. The local hospital, St. Luke's Medical Center, provides comprehensive care for all aspects of health and wellness. There are also several private practices and clinics in the area that specialize in family medicine, pediatrics, women’s health, and other specialties. Additionally, Central Square also boasts an array of mental health resources such as counseling centers and support groups. Many of these services are available at reduced costs or even free depending on a person’s financial situation. Overall, residents of Central Square enjoy access to quality healthcare services that are tailored to their individual 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 80 physicians per 100,000 population in Central Square. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Central Square area is 98.0 (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 Central Square 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 Central Square area is 58 (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 Central Square commutes 28.9 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 Central Square area is 76 (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.