Pulaski, NY Health


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Pulaski, NY is a small town located in the northern part of New York State. The area has good access to health care resources as there are several local hospitals and medical facilities in the area. However, due to its small population size, Pulaski does not have any specialized medical centers or research facilities. Nonetheless, there are primary care physicians and specialists within a reasonable distance that can provide quality care for residents of Pulaski and the surrounding area. Additionally, there are pharmacies, physical therapy clinics, nutritionists, naturopathic doctors, mental health professionals, and other health care providers in the region. Overall, Pulaski provides adequate access to health care for its residents.

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 Unlock physicians per 100,000 population in Pulaski. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.

Health Cost Index

The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Pulaski area is Unlock. 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 Pulaski area is Unlock. 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 Pulaski area is Unlock. 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 Pulaski commutes Unlock 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 Pulaski area is Unlock. 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.

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I've spent the past 12 years 7 months/year in my home. It is such a beautiful place to be I just love being there. The atmosphere is serene, the woods and privacy  More

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We've lived here 25+ years now. It was fun when we were young but getting 118"+ of snow every single year wears on a person eventually. I would only suggest moving here  More

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We live in Pulaski, NY. Also known for Salmon Fishing. A wonderful place to raise a family. Only requirement; MUST love the snow. Winters are severe. LOTS of snow,  More

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