Central Garage, VA is a small town located in the Shenandoah Valley with a population of 2,000. Health care is a top priority for residents of Central Garage and they have access to excellent health care services. There are two local hospitals in Central Garage which serve the needs of residents and visitors alike. These hospitals are fully equipped with advanced medical equipment and well-trained staff who provide quality care. In addition to these hospitals, there are also several local medical facilities including clinics, doctor’s offices, pharmacies, rehabilitation centers and urgent care centers that provide additional health care options for those living in Central Garage. These facilities offer comprehensive health care services ranging from primary care to specialty treatments. The town also has numerous community outreach programs dedicated to educating residents about healthy lifestyles as well as providing resources for those without adequate insurance coverage or access to healthcare. With all of these resources available, it's no surprise that Central Garage has one of the best health care systems in the region.
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 49 physicians per 100,000 population in Central Garage. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Central Garage area is 100.3 (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 Garage area is 93 (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 Garage area is 92 (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 Garage commutes 37.4 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 Garage area is 68 (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.