East Machias, ME is a small rural town located in Washington County. The town has a population of 1,082 people according to the most recent census. The area is known for its beautiful nature and peaceful atmosphere. Despite its size, East Machias has some excellent healthcare facilities that serve the community. There are two local hospitals in East Machias: Downeast Community Hospital and Washington County Regional Hospital. Both provide quality care and are staffed by experienced medical professionals. Additionally, there are several medical clinics located in the area to serve those who may need less intensive care or medical advice. All of these facilities have been providing excellent service to the residents of East Machias for many years and continue to do so today. With access to quality healthcare close by, East Machias residents can rest assured that they will be able to get the medical assistance they need when they need it.
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 East Machias. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the East Machias 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 East Machias 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 East Machias 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 East Machias commutes 18.4 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 East Machias area is 97 (100=best). The US average is 58.
97 / 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.