Weekapaug, Rhode Island is a small coastal town located within the state of Rhode Island. Despite its size, Weekapaug offers a wide range of medical facilities to ensure the health and wellbeing of its citizens. The town has several local hospitals, such as South County Hospital and Newport Hospital, which provide top quality care. In addition, there are numerous medical centers and clinics that are staffed with dedicated professionals who offer primary care services for locals. Additionally, residents have access to mental health services provided by community outreach programs. These health services make it possible for residents to stay healthy and safe in their own community while also providing support and resources for those who may need more specialized care. With the help of these facilities, Weekapaug residents can enjoy a high quality of life without having to worry about accessing medical care or the costs associated with it.
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 243 physicians per 100,000 population in Weekapaug. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Weekapaug area is 81.2 (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 Weekapaug area is 48 (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 Weekapaug area is 59 (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 Weekapaug commutes 25.9 minutes one-way, which is shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
Air Quality Index
The annual BestPlaces Air Quality Index for the Weekapaug area is 85 (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.