Upper Deerfield, NJ is a small community located in Cumberland County and is home to many residents. The health of the community is very important and there are several local hospitals and medical facilities that provide excellent care for the residents. The hospitals and medical facilities have state-of-the-art equipment and highly trained staff that are dedicated to providing quality healthcare services to the people of Upper Deerfield. These local hospitals and medical facilities work hard to ensure that all patients receive the best care possible. Additionally, public information campaigns help spread awareness about important health topics such as vaccinations, nutrition, exercise, mental health, and more. By having access to quality healthcare services and education about health topics, residents of Upper Deerfield can be confident they are receiving the best possible care for their physical and mental wellness.
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 127 physicians per 100,000 population in Upper Deerfield. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Upper Deerfield area is 96.0 (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 Upper Deerfield area is 20 (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 Upper Deerfield area is 52 (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 Upper Deerfield commutes 24.1 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 Upper Deerfield area is 75 (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.