Farmingdale, NJ is a small town with a population of just under 2,000 people located in Northern New Jersey. It is known for having a small-town feel and being close to major metropolitan areas like New York City and Philadelphia. When it comes to health, Farmingdale has several local hospitals and medical facilities that provide quality care to the community. The nearest hospital is CentraState Medical Center which offers a variety of services including emergency care, pediatrics, maternal/child health, primary care, surgery and more. Additionally, there are various local medical centers specializing in family practice, dermatology, orthopedics and more. Furthermore, these facilities offer preventive care such as physicals and vaccinations to ensure the general wellbeing of its citizens. With access to quality healthcare providers and facilities within the town itself, Farmingdale offers its residents the resources they need for their health.
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 344 physicians per 100,000 population in Farmingdale. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Farmingdale area is 96.7 (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 Farmingdale area is 16 (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 Farmingdale 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 Farmingdale commutes 30.5 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 Farmingdale area is 64 (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.