Middle Taylor, PA is a small town located in the heart of the state. Despite its size, it has a variety of different health-care facilities available to its residents. There are several local hospitals and clinics in Middle Taylor that offer general medical care, as well as specialized services for certain conditions. Additionally, there are pharmacies and physical therapy centers available for those looking for additional assistance with their health. With these resources combined, Middle Taylor is able to provide quality medical care to all its citizens regardless of their financial situation. Furthermore, there are many local organizations and community groups that promote healthy living by hosting regular events such as health fairs and educational workshops on nutrition and exercise. All in all, Middle Taylor provides comprehensive healthcare coverage for its citizens and is dedicated to ensuring everyone can lead a healthy life.
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 Middle Taylor. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Middle Taylor 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 Middle Taylor 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 Middle Taylor 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 Middle Taylor commutes 21.5 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 Middle Taylor 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.