Martinsburg, NY is a small rural town located in the Adirondack Mountains region of upstate New York. With its beautiful mountain views, plenty of outdoor activities, and an interesting history spanning back to the 1800s, Martinsburg is a great place to live. Health care is an important part of life in Martinsburg, with several local hospitals and medical facilities available to residents for their medical needs. Some of these include the Ogdensburg Medical Center, which has 24-hour emergency services; Amcare Hospital, which specializes in cardiology and pulmonary care; and the Hertel Family Practice, offering general medical services. For specialized health care needs, nearby towns have additional hospitals and medical centers that are within easy driving distance. Residents of Martinsburg also have access to various outreach programs offered by community organizations such as food banks and social service providers. With access to quality health care options, Martinsburg residents can enjoy living here with peace of mind knowing that their health needs are taken care of.
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 100 physicians per 100,000 population in Martinsburg. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Martinsburg area is 94.5 (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 Martinsburg area is 69 (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 Martinsburg area is 85 (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 Martinsburg commutes 21.0 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 Martinsburg area is 93 (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.