Cold Spring, NY is a small and picturesque village in Putnam County, located along the Hudson River. In recent years it has become increasingly desirable for its thriving community and scenic surroundings. The health of its citizens is of utmost importance to the town, which is why the local medical facilities are well-equipped to provide excellent medical care. There are several hospitals nearby that offer specialized treatments as well as general medical services, and there are also plenty of other healthcare providers such as pharmacies, clinics, and medical practices available in the area. The local government has taken great strides to ensure that Cold Spring remains a safe and healthy environment for its residents by providing quality healthcare services and resources. In addition, various organizations work together to educate people on healthy living habits and preventive measures to help keep everyone in Cold Spring healthy.
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 171 physicians per 100,000 population in Cold Spring. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Cold Spring area is 108.3 (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 Cold Spring 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 Cold Spring area is 74 (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 Cold Spring commutes 52.6 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 Cold Spring area is 69 (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.