The health of the people living in Princeton, ME 04668 is of utmost importance. The town of Princeton has numerous local hospitals and medical facilities to support the community’s needs. People can access primary care facilities right in their own neighborhood for a more comprehensive understanding of their own health. For those needing more extensive medical attention, there are several hospitals within an hour’s drive from Princeton where residents can get specialized care and treatments. The hospitals provide everything from basic check-ups to complex surgeries and treatments for serious illnesses. Additionally, there are also many local clinics and mental health services available throughout the area to meet the needs of people in this rural community.
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 146 physicians per 100,000 population in Princeton (zip 04668). The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Princeton (zip 04668) area is 127.9 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
127.9 / 100
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Princeton (zip 04668) 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 Princeton (zip 04668) area is 58 (100=best). The US average is 87.
58 / 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 Princeton (zip 04668) commutes 18.3 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 Princeton (zip 04668) area is 96 (100=best). The US average is 58.
96 / 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.