Cherrytree, PA is a small town located in the northwestern region of the state. The community is made up of around 4,000 people and offers a variety of services to residents, including local hospitals and medical facilities. Residents have access to quality healthcare that meets their needs. The local hospitals offer a comprehensive range of services from basic primary care to specialized treatments and surgeries. In addition to traditional hospital care, there are also many medical clinics throughout the area offering convenient access for those who need specialized care or do not have health insurance. These clinics provide important preventative care measures such as regular exams and vaccinations that help keep area citizens healthy and safe from disease. The town also offers its own community health center for residents who can't afford health insurance or don’t qualify for Medicaid. This facility provides assistance with everything from prescription medicines to mental health counseling, making it easier for members of the community to get the care they need regardless of income levels. Cherrytree PA is proud to offer quality healthcare services to its citizens and works hard to ensure everyone has access to the medical care they need.
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 168 physicians per 100,000 population in Cherrytree. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Cherrytree area is 87.7 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
87.7 / 100
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Cherrytree area is 87 (100=best). The US average is 55.
87 / 100
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 Cherrytree area is 82 (100=best). The US average is 87.
82 / 100
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 Cherrytree commutes 26.3 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 Cherrytree area is 83 (100=best). The US average is 58.
83 / 100
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.