Ehrenfeld is a small borough located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The community has a population of 1,508 as of the 2020 census. Although Ehrenfeld does not have its own hospital, there are several medical facilities and hospitals located close by that residents can access for their health needs. The nearest hospital is UPMC Passavant located only 10 minutes away from Ehrenfeld in McCandless Township. There are also many local medical facilities such as urgent care centers and primary care doctors offices where people can seek treatment for minor illnesses or injuries. Additionally, there are mental health services available in the area to provide support to those dealing with mental health issues. In summary, although Ehrenfeld does not have its own hospital, it is well-equipped with local medical facilities and hospitals nearby that provide quality care to its residents.
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 214 physicians per 100,000 population in Ehrenfeld. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Ehrenfeld area is 93.2 (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 Ehrenfeld area is 90 (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 Ehrenfeld area is 97 (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 Ehrenfeld commutes 24.1 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 Ehrenfeld area is 84 (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.