Columbia, CT is a small town located in the northeastern United States. Its population is estimated to be around 7,000 people. The health of its citizens is a priority for the community and local hospitals and medical facilities are readily available to ensure that everyone has access to quality healthcare. The main hospital in town is Windham Hospital which provides advanced medical treatments and services such as emergency care, primary care, women’s health, pediatrics, rehab services and more. In addition to this hospital there are several other smaller medical facilities throughout the area providing basic and specialized medical care including family medicine doctors, cardiovascular specialists, physical therapists and dentists. Residents of Columbia can also access mental health services such as counseling from local psychotherapists or support groups in order to promote wellness and prevent future illnesses. With these resources available, Columbia is able to provide its residents with high quality healthcare that meets their 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 122 physicians per 100,000 population in Columbia. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Columbia area is 106.9 (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 Columbia area is 76 (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 Columbia area is 84 (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 Columbia commutes 30.0 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 Columbia area is 79 (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.