Donaldson, PA is a small rural community with a population of around 5,000 people. The health of the residents of Donaldson is of paramount importance to the local government and they strive to ensure that all necessary medical facilities are available in the area. Local hospitals provide high quality medical care and medical professionals are readily available for consultation and treatment. In addition, there are several local medical facilities offering specialized services such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, and rehabilitation services. All these amenities ensure that all residents have access to the best possible health care options. The local government also works hard to promote preventive health measures such as regular exercise, healthy eating habits, regular checkups, and immunizations. These initiatives help keep Donaldson's citizens safe from potential health issues and help them lead healthier lives.
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 131 physicians per 100,000 population in Donaldson. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Donaldson area is 119.9 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
119.9 / 100
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Donaldson area is 48 (100=best). The US average is 55.
48 / 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 Donaldson area is 68 (100=best). The US average is 87.
68 / 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 Donaldson commutes 30.8 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 Donaldson area is 78 (100=best). The US average is 58.
78 / 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.