Rices Landing, PA is a small town located in Washington County along the banks of the Monongahela River. The community is home to just over 850 people and is known for its historical significance and peaceful atmosphere. When it comes to healthcare, Rices Landing is served by several local hospitals and medical facilities. These include Washington Hospital, Canonsburg General Hospital, Monongahela Valley Hospital, and MedExpress Urgent Care. Additionally, there are numerous private practices and clinics dedicated to providing a wide range of medical services. Beyond physical health care, Rices Landing also has several mental health organizations that provide counseling and support services for those in need. With all these resources available, the health of Rices Landing citizens is well taken care of.
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 59 physicians per 100,000 population in Rices Landing. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Rices Landing area is 93.4 (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 Rices Landing area is 33 (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 Rices Landing area is 95 (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 Rices Landing commutes 33.8 minutes one-way, which is longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
Air Quality Index
The annual BestPlaces Air Quality Index for the Rices Landing area is 68 (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.