Wolcott, Vermont is a small town located in the northern part of the state. It has a population of around 1,400 people and is known for its rural atmosphere and large natural beauty. When it comes to healthcare, Wolcott has access to local hospitals and medical facilities, as well as a few family practices in the area. These services are essential for keeping residents healthy and providing them with access to healthcare when they need it most. The town also offers a range of health-related activities such as yoga classes, hiking trails, bike paths, and outdoor swimming pools. This helps promote physical activity amongst citizens, which can help reduce stress and illnesses over time. Additionally, community organizations like the Senior Center offer educational programs designed to enhance senior citizens’ health and wellness. All of these factors combined make Wolcott a great place to live for those looking for quality health care services in a beautiful setting.
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 Wolcott. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Wolcott area is 95.2 (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 Wolcott area is 71 (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 Wolcott area is 93 (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 Wolcott commutes 35.9 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 Wolcott area is 89 (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.