Millerton, NY is a small rural town located in Dutchess County with a population of around 1,500 people. Healthcare in this area is mainly provided through local hospitals and medical facilities which can offer residents comprehensive healthcare services. There are two main hospitals serving the community – Sharon Hospital and Putnam Hospital Center. Both have an excellent team of experienced professionals who provide quality care for patients of all ages, from infants to seniors. Additionally, Millerton has many local doctors’ offices offering family medicine, pediatrics, internal medicine, and more. Other medical and health services available in the area include physical therapy, occupational therapy, chiropractic care, mental health counseling services, laboratory testing services, radiology services and ultrasound imaging centers. Residents also have access to a variety of pharmacies in Millerton that can provide them with their needed medications. With access to quality healthcare services close to home Millerton residents have peace of mind knowing that they will receive the highest level of care when needed.
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 238 physicians per 100,000 population in Millerton. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Millerton area is 103.2 (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 Millerton area is 45 (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 Millerton area is 71 (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 Millerton commutes 15.6 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 Millerton area is 84 (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.