New Haven, VT is a small community with a population of just under 2,000 people. The health of the residents is very important to the city and local organizations are taking steps to ensure that everyone has access to quality care. Local hospitals such as Copley Hospital and Central Vermont Medical Center provide comprehensive care for the area’s residents. Additionally, there are several other medical facilities in town, including a family health clinic, dental practice, physical therapy center and more. These organizations work together to ensure that New Haven's citizens have access to the most up-to-date treatments available in healthcare today. From preventative services such as vaccinations and checkups to specialized treatments for serious illnesses or injuries, these medical centers provide vital care for the community. With access to quality health services and resources readily available, New Haven remains committed to providing its citizens with a safe and healthy environment.
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 205 physicians per 100,000 population in New Haven. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the New Haven area is 97.4 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
97.4 / 100
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the New Haven area is 60 (100=best). The US average is 55.
60 / 100
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 New Haven area is 97 (100=best). The US average is 87.
97 / 100
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 New Haven commutes 22.1 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 New Haven area is 88 (100=best). The US average is 58.
88 / 100
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.