The small town of Hague, NY (zip code 12836) is a quiet community located in the northern tip of New York state. The area has a population of just over 5,000 people and is known for its scenic beauty and peaceful atmosphere. When it comes to health care, the town offers residents access to local hospitals and medical facilities. The nearest hospital is Glens Falls Hospital, located 25 miles away in Glens Falls, NY. This hospital provides general medical and surgical care as well as specialty care such as cardiology and oncology services. Hague also has several clinics that provide primary care services, including family medicine, pediatrics, women's health and urgent care. Additionally, there are numerous specialized providers located nearby offering a range of services from physical therapy to mental health counseling. Residents also have access to a variety of pharmacies within reasonable driving distance for all their prescriptions needs. Overall, Hague is well-served by local healthcare options that provide quality service close to home.
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 Unlock physicians per 100,000 population in Hague (zip 12836). The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Hague (zip 12836) area is Unlock. The US average is 100.
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Hague (zip 12836) area is Unlock. The US average is 55.
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 Hague (zip 12836) area is Unlock. The US average is 87.
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 Hague (zip 12836) commutes Unlock 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 Hague (zip 12836) area is Unlock. The US average is 58.
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.