Walker Valley, NY is a small rural town located in the Catskill Mountains region of New York. Despite its small size, Walker Valley has access to quality healthcare services through a number of local hospitals and medical facilities. Medical care is provided by doctors from nearby towns who are committed to providing the best possible care for their patients. The closest hospital is Walker Valley Medical Center which offers primary care services in addition to specialist care. There are also several smaller clinics and urgent care centers that provide specialized medical services when needed. Additionally, mental health services such as counseling and support groups are available in order to ensure that residents receive comprehensive healthcare coverage. In addition to the medical services offered locally, there are numerous options available online or over the phone for those who need greater convenience and accessibility. All of these resources help ensure that all residents of Walker Valley have access to quality healthcare services regardless of their location or financial means.
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 169 physicians per 100,000 population in Walker Valley. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Walker Valley area is 103.2 (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 Walker Valley area is 52 (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 Walker Valley area is 78 (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 Walker Valley commutes 28.2 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 Walker Valley area is 82 (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.