Marydel, MD is a small town with a population of just over 500 people. Despite its size, Marydel has access to several local medical facilities and hospitals in the surrounding area. These medical resources provide residents with essential health services and treatments, such as primary care, preventive care, and emergency care. There are also specialized clinics for those who need additional services or treatments. Additionally, Marydel offers support services such as mental health counseling and health education classes to help residents stay healthy and informed about their health needs. Residents can take advantage of these services onsite or make an appointment at one of the local hospitals or medical facilities. With these resources available, Marydel is able to provide quality healthcare for all its residents.
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 40 physicians per 100,000 population in Marydel. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Marydel area is 96.9 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
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Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Marydel area is 47 (100=best). The US average is 55.
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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 Marydel area is 92 (100=best). The US average is 87.
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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 Marydel commutes 32.1 minutes one-way, which is longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
Air Quality Index
The annual BestPlaces Air Quality Index for the Marydel area is 78 (100=best). The US average is 58.
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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.