Conestoga Township, PA is home to many people who take great care of their health. The area has two local hospitals, St. Luke's Hospital and Lancaster General Hospital, as well as several medical facilities with a range of specialties from primary care physicians to specialists. Residents are able to access quality health care services that cater to their particular needs. In addition, there are plenty of health-conscious activities available in the area such as walking trails, fitness centers and yoga studios for people looking for alternative ways to stay healthy. The township also provides programs such as nutrition classes and weight management seminars for those who wish to learn more about healthy living and diet choices. With so many resources available, Conestoga Township is an ideal place for people to get the health care they need and enjoy a healthy lifestyle without sacrificing quality or convenience.
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 177 physicians per 100,000 population in Conestoga township. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Conestoga township area is 122.3 (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 Conestoga township area is 20 (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 Conestoga township area is 90 (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 Conestoga township commutes 25.0 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 Conestoga township area is 68 (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.