Meddybemps, ME is a small town located in the east of Maine with an abundance of natural beauty and a strong sense of community. The health and well-being of the citizens is a priority for local government and health services. There are two local hospitals in Meddybemps that provide comprehensive care to all residents. In addition, there are several medical facilities such as walk-in clinics, pharmacies, dental offices, physical therapy centers, and mental health providers that serve the area. All these resources ensure that people have access to the highest level of care possible. The town also offers various recreational activities and outdoor spaces which encourage residents to lead an active lifestyle. People in Meddybemps are well informed about their health thanks to preventative education initiatives from local healthcare organizations. With all these resources available, the overall health of the community has improved significantly over recent years.
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 Meddybemps. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Meddybemps 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 Meddybemps 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 Meddybemps 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 Meddybemps commutes 20.9 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 Meddybemps 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.