Rapids, NY is a small town located in the Hudson Valley region of New York State. The town has a population of about 1,000 residents and is known for its small-town charm and beautiful natural surroundings. Healthcare is an important issue in Rapids, NY, and there are several local hospitals and medical facilities in the area that serve the local community. Local healthcare facilities include a 24-hour emergency room, primary care physicians, specialty care services such as pediatrics, cardiology, maternity care, and more. The local hospital also provides a variety of preventative health care services to help keep residents healthy and safe. In addition to these medical facilities, there are various wellness centers and other health promotion initiatives available in the area that provide residents with access to quality health care services. These initiatives further support the overall health of the people of Rapids by providing education on nutrition and exercise as well as offering resources for mental health support.
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 Rapids. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Rapids area is 88.0 (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 Rapids area is 47 (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 Rapids area is 43 (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 Rapids commutes 22.0 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 Rapids area is 81 (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.