Moultonborough, New Hampshire is a small town located in the lakes region of the state. The quality of healthcare in the area is excellent and there are several local hospitals and medical care facilities to meet residents' needs. Around 6,000 people live in Moultonborough, with many more who visit during the summer months for its various outdoor activities. People in Moultonborough have access to excellent primary and emergency care services thanks to the many local medical resources available. In addition, as part of this rural community, many families opt to patronize smaller family-owned physician offices and other healthcare providers which offer personalized service. The well-regarded Lakes Region General Hospital is only 20 minutes away, providing additional options for specialty care when needed. With so many wonderful resources available nearby, people in Moultonborough can be assured that they will be able to get quality health care when needed.
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 188 physicians per 100,000 population in Moultonborough. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Moultonborough area is 97.8 (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 Moultonborough 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 Moultonborough area is 75 (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 Moultonborough commutes 33.8 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 Moultonborough area is 89 (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.