Johnsburg, NY is a community known for its small-town charm and idyllic location nestled in the Adirondack mountains. While it may be a charming place to live, it can also pose some health risks due to its remote location and limited access to medical facilities. The nearest hospital is located in the nearby city of Glens Falls, which can be difficult to get to in an emergency. Additionally, while there are several local independent medical clinics and pharmacies, they may not have the full range of services available at a larger hospital. Despite these challenges, Johnsburg still offers high quality healthcare options for its citizens. Several of the local clinics provide family care services as well as specialized treatments such as physical therapy and radiology. There are also several specialty practices that focus on specific areas such as cardiology, mental health, and women’s health issues. Furthermore, Johnsburg is home to numerous public health initiatives that promote healthy eating habits and lifestyle choices among residents. Overall, Johnsburg provides its citizens with access to quality healthcare services despite its rural setting.
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 329 physicians per 100,000 population in Johnsburg. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Johnsburg area is 89.3 (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 Johnsburg area is 55 (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 Johnsburg area is 92 (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 Johnsburg commutes 22.8 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 Johnsburg area is 94 (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.