Tyrone Township, located in Adams County, Pennsylvania is a vibrant community with a variety of health-related services and facilities. The township boasts two local hospitals: WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital and Hanover Hospital, as well as several medical practices covering a variety of specialties. In terms of primary care, Tyrone Township is home to a number of family practice centers and urgent care clinics that are easily accessible for those living in the area. There are also several pharmacies located within the township limits which makes it possible for residents to easily access medication and other healthcare products. Additionally, there are many mental health counselors located in the area who can provide support and assistance during difficult times. With these resources available in Tyrone Township, residents can feel confident that their health needs will be met in an efficient manner.
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 111 physicians per 100,000 population in Tyrone township (Adams County). The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Tyrone township (Adams County) area is 129.1 (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 Tyrone township (Adams County) area is 45 (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 Tyrone township (Adams County) area is 56 (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 Tyrone township (Adams County) commutes 28.5 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 Tyrone township (Adams County) area is 75 (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.