Hebron, NY is a small town located in the central portion of the state, and has an estimated population of 2,000 people. The health services provided in this area are a top priority for the local community, with several hospitals and medical facilities available to serve residents. The local hospitals provide a range of services from general care to specialized treatments and surgeries. In addition, there are numerous clinics located in Hebron that offer primary care as well as specialized services. Local patients have access to excellent healthcare providers who specialize in family practice, obstetrics and gynecology, internal medicine, and mental health services. All of these healthcare providers are committed to providing quality care for all members of the community regardless of their economic status or ability to pay. Community education programs are also available through some local hospitals and medical facilities that promote healthy lifestyles and preventive health measures. Overall, Hebron provides its residents with a strong network of health care options that meet the needs of the local population.
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 48 physicians per 100,000 population in Hebron. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Hebron area is 91.2 (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 Hebron 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 Hebron area is 65 (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 Hebron commutes 32.2 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 Hebron area is 89 (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.