Leroy, PA is a small town located in the northwestern region of Pennsylvania. The town has a population of approximately 6,000 residents and enjoys its rural charm. When it comes to health care, Leroy is no exception. There are several local hospitals and medical facilities available to provide quality care for the residents of the area. These include St. Luke's Hospital, Mercy Hospital, UPMC Susquehanna, and Geisinger Medical Center. Each hospital provides comprehensive services tailored to meet the needs of the people living in Leroy. Additionally, there are numerous general practitioners and specialists who offer specialized care for those with more complex medical needs. With access to these quality healthcare centers, residents in Leroy can be assured they will receive high-quality health care close to home when needed.
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 292 physicians per 100,000 population in Leroy. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Leroy area is 103.0 (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 Leroy area is 84 (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 Leroy area is 69 (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 Leroy commutes 24.4 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 Leroy 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.