Merrick, NY is a small town located in Nassau County, New York. It has a population of approximately 22,000 people and is known for its active community and its commitment to providing quality health services to its residents. The town offers access to several local hospitals, such as Long Island Jewish Medical Center and South Nassau Communities Hospital, both of which provide excellent medical care for Merrick residents. In addition to these hospitals, Merrick also provides access to multiple medical facilities in the area. These facilities include urgent care centers, primary care offices, specialty clinics, diagnostic testing centers, and physical therapy offices. All of these facilities provide quality healthcare services that can help residents receive expert diagnosis and treatment for any medical concerns they might have. In addition to the hospitals and medical facilities in the town, Merrick also provides access to resources from community organizations that are dedicated to helping people achieve good health outcomes. Through these organizations, individuals can find free or low-cost health services and programs that can help them manage their overall wellness.
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 498 physicians per 100,000 population in Merrick. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Merrick area is 99.5 (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 Merrick area is 60 (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 Merrick area is 84 (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 Merrick commutes 39.4 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 Merrick area is 60 (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.