The health of Meadville, Pennsylvania is a top priority for the local government and community. With numerous local hospitals and medical facilities in the area, residents of the city have access to quality healthcare services. The hospitals and medical facilities provide a wide range of services such as primary care, mental health services, surgery, and more. In addition to hospitals and medical facilities, there are also numerous doctors’ offices and clinics located throughout the city providing additional options for health care needs. In addition to these healthcare resources, Meadville also has a number of community initiatives that provide education about healthy lifestyle choices and support programs for individuals who face barriers to accessing quality healthcare. Through these initiatives, the city is dedicated to promoting health literacy among citizens and reducing disparities in access to healthcare.
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 158 physicians per 100,000 population in Meadville. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Meadville area is 93.5 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
93.5 / 100
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Meadville area is 82 (100=best). The US average is 55.
82 / 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 Meadville area is 75 (100=best). The US average is 87.
75 / 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 Meadville commutes 15.1 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 Meadville area is 65 (100=best). The US average is 58.
65 / 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.