Pohatcong, NJ is a small town situated in Hunterdon County, with a population of just under 1,000. Despite its size, Pohatcong has a range of health services and resources available to its residents. In terms of medical care, there are several local hospitals located in nearby towns such as Phillipsburg and Hackettstown. These hospitals provide a range of different treatments and services including emergency care, inpatient and outpatient treatment, laboratory services, imaging services and more. Additionally, the area also has a number of local medical facilities that provide primary care services such as family doctors and specialists who can provide preventative healthcare as well as assistance with chronic conditions. In terms of mental health support, the area has several counseling centers offering psychotherapy and other forms of counseling for individuals who need it. Lastly, there is also access to home health care providers that can help those who are unable to leave their homes due to illness or injury. Overall, Pohatcong provides its residents with access to quality healthcare services so they can stay healthy and active in their daily lives.
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 133 physicians per 100,000 population in Pohatcong. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Pohatcong area is 97.9 (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 Pohatcong area is 53 (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 Pohatcong area is 79 (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 Pohatcong commutes 35.3 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 Pohatcong area is 62 (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.