Lenox, NY is a small town with a population of about 2000 people. The town is located in the Finger Lakes region of New York and it is known for its scenic views and lush farmland. When it comes to health care, Lenox has access to a variety of local hospitals and medical facilities. These include the Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca, Guthrie Cortland Medical Center, and Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls. These hospitals provide general medical care and specialty services to patients from Lenox and surrounding towns. In addition, there are several clinics that provide primary care services and preventative care programs for the local community. Furthermore, there are several home healthcare providers as well as dentists, orthopedic specialists, physical therapists, mental health counselors and addiction treatment centers that serve Lenox residents. Overall, Lenox provides access to quality health care services for its residents.
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 136 physicians per 100,000 population in Lenox. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Lenox area is 94.9 (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 Lenox area is 88 (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 Lenox area is 83 (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 Lenox commutes 23.5 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 Lenox area is 84 (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.