Wading River, NY is a small community located in Suffolk County on the north shore of Long Island. The area has an estimated population of just over 8,000 people and a median household income of $97,210. While Wading River does not have its own hospital or medical facility, there are several nearby hospitals and medical facilities that serve the needs of locals. Stony Brook University Hospital is within half an hour driving distance and offers advanced emergency care, as well as primary and specialty care services for both adults and children. There are also several smaller medical centers in neighboring towns that offer specialized care for more specific health needs. In addition to these larger facilities, there are numerous physicians' offices in the area that provide comprehensive healthcare services tailored to the individual needs of the local residents. Overall, Wading River offers superior healthcare options to its citizens with access to excellent medical care provided by both larger hospitals and smaller practitioner's offices.
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 246 physicians per 100,000 population in Wading River. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Wading River area is 98.7 (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 Wading River area is 61 (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 Wading River 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 Wading River commutes 30.5 minutes one-way, which is longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
Air Quality Index
The annual BestPlaces Air Quality Index for the Wading River area is 79 (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.