West Newton, PA is a small town in Southwestern Pennsylvania with a population of approximately 2300 people. It is a largely rural area that boasts many parks and other outdoor attractions. Despite its small size, the town has been able to provide quality healthcare services to its residents through a number of local hospitals and medical facilities. The West Newton Area Hospital is the largest of these medical institutions, providing general care for adults and children alike. The hospital also includes an Emergency Department, providing 24-hour care for any urgent medical needs that may arise. In addition, there are two additional hospitals nearby as well as a number of specialty clinics offering care for those with specific medical needs. Local doctors and nursing staff are highly trained and experienced, ensuring high quality care for all members of the community. With these excellent healthcare options available in West Newton, PA, residents can rest assured knowing they have access to quality medical care close to home.
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 182 physicians per 100,000 population in West Newton. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the West Newton area is 89.5 (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 West Newton area is 60 (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 West Newton 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 West Newton commutes 28.4 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 West Newton area is 54 (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.