Preble, NY is a small town located in the Finger Lakes region of New York. Though the exact population of Preble is not known, it is a rural area with limited access to healthcare. Local hospitals and medical facilities are few and far between, making it difficult for many residents to receive adequate medical attention. Access to preventative care such as checkups and vaccines is also limited, leaving many residents at risk for certain illnesses and diseases. Despite these accessibility issues, there are still various options for health services provided in Preble including both traditional and alternative approaches. Residents can visit local chiropractors and nutritionists as well as seek out primary care physicians in neighboring towns. There are also numerous community organizations that provide resources on health topics such as diabetes prevention or mental health support groups. Through these efforts, people in Preble are able to receive quality healthcare services despite its rural location.
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 120 physicians per 100,000 population in Preble. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Preble area is 97.2 (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 Preble area is 76 (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 Preble area is 68 (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 Preble commutes 26.1 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 Preble area is 88 (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.