The Lewiston-Auburn, ME Metro Area is home to a vibrant and healthy community. With two major hospitals, Central Maine Medical Center and St. Mary's Regional Medical Center, providing top notch medical care and a wide range of specialty clinics, residents have access to high quality healthcare services close to home. In addition to these facilities, there are several local medical practices offering primary care services as well as a variety of specialists such as dentists, optometrists, and physical therapists located throughout the area. These medical resources also provide care for patients covered by both traditional health insurance plans and Medicaid or Medicare programs. Furthermore, there are numerous community organizations that support the health of residents by providing assistance with preventative screenings and treatments related to chronic diseases such as diabetes or hypertension, medical transportation services, and financial aid for those unable to afford medical care. The Lewiston-Auburn Metro Area is therefore an excellent location for individuals looking for comprehensive healthcare resources in an affordable 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 231 physicians per 100,000 population in Lewiston-Auburn Metro Area. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Lewiston-Auburn Metro Area area is 105.2 (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 Lewiston-Auburn Metro Area area is 66 (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 Lewiston-Auburn Metro Area area is 71 (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 Lewiston-Auburn Metro Area commutes 24.2 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 Lewiston-Auburn Metro Area area is 77 (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.