Lime Ridge, PA is a small town located in the Susquehanna Valley. It has a population of just under 2500 people and is home to a few local hospitals and medical facilities. The health care system in Lime Ridge is made up of several highly trained and experienced doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals who are dedicated to providing quality care to patients in the town. The local hospitals provide comprehensive care including emergency services, primary care, and specialty services. Additionally, there are a number of clinics that offer specialized care for those in need. The medical facilities also offer access to physical and occupational therapists as well as mental health services when necessary. The town also provides preventative health education programs for residents on topics such as nutrition and exercise. With its small-town charm, excellent health care resources, and close proximity to larger cities with more advanced healthcare options, Lime Ridge provides an ideal setting for its residents to maintain their good health.
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 170 physicians per 100,000 population in Lime Ridge. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Lime Ridge area is 114.7 (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 Lime Ridge area is 72 (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 Lime Ridge area is 76 (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 Lime Ridge commutes 22.3 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 Lime Ridge area is 70 (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.