The small town of Neversink, NY is known for its scenic views and friendly residents. While the town is quite rural and often overlooked, it is home to a number of local health facilities that serve the community. There are several local hospitals in the area, including Neversink Hospital and Copake Community Care Center, both of which provide a wide range of medical services and treatments. In addition, there are various other medical facilities available such as pharmacies, dentists, optometrists and mental health practitioners. These facilities all work together to ensure that the people of Neversink receive the highest quality healthcare possible. In order to keep up with changing demands in healthcare services, these local providers are constantly updating their offerings with new technologies and treatments. Thanks to their efforts, Neversink has access to comprehensive healthcare for its citizens.
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 120 physicians per 100,000 population in Neversink. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Neversink area is 107.8 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
107.8 / 100
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Neversink area is 71 (100=best). The US average is 55.
71 / 100
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 Neversink area is 82 (100=best). The US average is 87.
82 / 100
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 Neversink commutes 30.2 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 Neversink area is 91 (100=best). The US average is 58.
91 / 100
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.