Constableville, NY is a small rural town located in Lewis County with a population of just over 500 people. Despite its small size, the health of the community is taken seriously and many local resources are available to ensure that residents have access to quality healthcare. There are two local hospitals, The Lewis County General Hospital and St. Lawrence Health System, both of which provide comprehensive medical care to the surrounding area. Additionally, there are several medical facilities located nearby that provide specialized services such as radiology, imaging, physical therapy, and mental health care. These facilities help to ensure that all residents receive quality medical care regardless of their financial or social status. The community also boasts a wide variety of health education initiatives that aim to raise awareness about preventative measures for illnesses and diseases prevalent in the area. All these resources contribute to making Constableville a healthier place for its citizens to live.
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 100 physicians per 100,000 population in Constableville (zip 13325). The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Constableville (zip 13325) area is 94.5 (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 Constableville (zip 13325) area is 69 (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 Constableville (zip 13325) area is 85 (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 Constableville (zip 13325) commutes 28.0 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 Constableville (zip 13325) area is 93 (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.