Upper Frederick, PA is a small borough located in Montgomery County. The town’s population is 4,622 according to the 2019 census. Despite its small size, Upper Frederick has access to a number of health resources that provide care and support for residents. Local hospitals including Grand View Hospital and Einstein Medical Center Montgomery are both within commuting distance of the borough. In addition, there are several medical facilities in the area such as Central Montco Medical Associates and HealthLink Primary Care. These facilities offer quality medical care from experienced physicians for minor illnesses and injuries as well as ongoing health maintenance needs. Additionally, there are two pharmacies close by so residents can easily obtain their medications. Overall, Upper Frederick provides residents with access to comprehensive healthcare options that are beneficial for all individuals residing in the area.
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 468 physicians per 100,000 population in Upper Frederick. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Upper Frederick area is 114.6 (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 Upper Frederick area is 2 (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 Upper Frederick area is 67 (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 Upper Frederick commutes 33.6 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 Upper Frederick area is 65 (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.