The small fishing community of Deal Island, MD is largely supported by its traditionally tight-knit and close-knit population. Despite this, the town boasts a number of local hospitals and medical facilities that are well-equipped to serve the needs of residents. These include several private practices that offer general health care services along with specialized options such as optometry, orthopedics, dermatology, cardiology and more. The nearest major hospital is located in the nearby town of Salisbury, but Deal Island’s local healthcare providers can provide most basic medical services. Additionally, they provide preventative health exams and screenings for chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease. There are also mental health clinics in the area that specialize in providing therapy for depression and other mental health issues. In short, Deal Island offers a comprehensive array of medical services which ensure that its citizens have access to quality healthcare near to home.
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 62 physicians per 100,000 population in Deal Island. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Deal Island area is 95.4 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
95.4 / 100
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Deal Island area is 67 (100=best). The US average is 55.
67 / 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 Deal Island area is 95 (100=best). The US average is 87.
95 / 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 Deal Island commutes 24.9 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 Deal Island area is 81 (100=best). The US average is 58.
81 / 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.