Easton, Maine is a rural town located in the foothills of western Maine. It is home to a population of around 2,000 residents and offers a peaceful, small-town atmosphere. In terms of healthcare options, Easton has several local medical facilities and hospitals that offer essential services to area residents. The nearest hospital is Mayo Regional Hospital, located about 30 miles away in Dover-Foxcroft. This hospital provides general medical care for both inpatients and outpatients, as well as specialty care including cardiology, oncology, physical therapy and more. There are also several family health clinics and urgent care centers located within 10 miles of Easton. These health centers provide basic primary care services such as annual checkups, immunizations and screenings for conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure. In addition, there is a behavioral health center in nearby Bangor which provides therapy and support services for individuals suffering from mental illness or substance abuse disorders. Overall, those living in Easton have access to 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 217 physicians per 100,000 population in Easton. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Easton area is 128.6 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
128.6 / 100
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Easton 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 Easton area is 61 (100=best). The US average is 87.
61 / 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 Easton commutes 17.6 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 Easton area is 96 (100=best). The US average is 58.
96 / 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.