Butler Township in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania is a thriving rural community that takes pride in its commitment to health and wellness. The township has several local hospitals and medical facilities; these services are crucial for providing quality healthcare to the residents of Butler Township. Additionally, the township boasts numerous resources such as public health departments, volunteer-run clinics, and other organizations that provide care and support for individuals of all ages. These resources make it easier for residents to access preventative care, treatments, and other health services. The township also hosts a variety of activities such as fitness classes, walking trails, farmer’s markets, and nutrition classes aimed at promoting physical activity and healthy eating habits. By focusing on accessible healthcare options and encouraging healthy lifestyles, Butler Township is doing its part to ensure its citizens stay well.
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 210 physicians per 100,000 population in Butler township (Luzerne County). The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Butler township (Luzerne County) area is 104.8 (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 Butler township (Luzerne County) area is 79 (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 Butler township (Luzerne County) area is 78 (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 Butler township (Luzerne County) commutes 24.0 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 Butler township (Luzerne County) 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.