North Conway, NH is a small town located in the northern part of the state. The area has access to a variety of healthcare services and facilities, such as local hospitals, medical centers, and specialty clinics. The overall health of North Conway residents is good; however some areas need improvement. The community lacks access to healthcare services for those who are uninsured or underinsured, resulting in reduced health outcomes for low-income populations in the area. Additionally, there are disparities across racial and ethnic lines when it comes to access to other health services such as preventative care and mental health resources. Nevertheless, North Conway has implemented programs to improve the overall health of its people with initiatives such as providing more resources for those who are uninsured or underinsured, improving public awareness about preventive measures for chronic illnesses, and creating partnerships between local organizations and medical professionals. These initiatives help ensure that every member of the community can access quality healthcare that meets their needs.
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 North Conway. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the North Conway 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 North Conway area is 60 (100=best). The US average is 55.
60 / 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 North Conway area is 75 (100=best). The US average is 87.
75 / 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 North Conway commutes 26.3 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 North Conway area is 91 (100=best). The US average is 58.
91 / 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.