Cutler, ME is a small rural town located in eastern Maine. As of the most recent census, it has a population of just over 600 people. Despite its small size, Cutler is fortunate to have access to quality health care services. Several local hospitals are located within a close proximity to Cutler, including Eastern Maine Medical Center and Penobscot Bay Medical Center. In addition to these hospitals, there are several medical facilities in the area providing primary care services and specialty care services such as physical therapy and mental health support. Cutler also offers a variety of resources for those seeking preventative care or health education, including classes on nutrition and healthy living. With access to both traditional medical services and alternative healing practices, Cutler residents are able to make informed decisions about their health.
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 146 physicians per 100,000 population in Cutler. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Cutler area is 127.9 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
127.9 / 100
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Cutler area is 60 (100=best). The US average is 55.
60 / 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 Cutler area is 58 (100=best). The US average is 87.
58 / 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 Cutler commutes 21.8 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 Cutler area is 98 (100=best). The US average is 58.
98 / 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.