Stonerstown, PA is an area known for its rich history and vibrant community. With a population of approximately 10,000 people, Stonerstown provides its citizens with a variety of options for health care. There are several local hospitals located in the area, such as Stonerstown General Hospital and Stonerstown Medical Center. Moreover, there are numerous medical facilities located nearby that provide specialized services such as urgent care, rehabilitation services, mental health counseling, and more. As a result of these resources being readily available to citizens of Stonerstown, the area is considered to have excellent access to health care. The local government also works hard to ensure that all residents have access to quality healthcare by providing financial assistance to those who cannot afford it – allowing everyone in the community to stay healthy and well-cared for.
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 70 physicians per 100,000 population in Stonerstown. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Stonerstown area is 85.9 (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 Stonerstown area is 80 (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 Stonerstown area is 93 (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 Stonerstown commutes 27.2 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 Stonerstown area is 86 (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.