22520 Montross, VA is a rural town with a population of approximately 1,400 people. The health of the community is supported by several local hospitals and medical facilities in the area. The closest hospital is Riverside Tappahannock Hospital, located just 25 miles away. The hospital offers 24-hour emergency care and a variety of specialized services such as cardiology, intensive care, and obstetrics/gynecology. There are also several local clinics that offer general medical services such as family practice and pediatrics. These clinics strive to provide quality care to the citizens of Montross in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Additionally, there are numerous pharmacies located throughout the town which provide access to important medications for residents’ health needs. This comprehensive healthcare infrastructure ensures that 22520 Montross has access to quality healthcare options.
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 23 physicians per 100,000 population in Montross (zip 22520). The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Montross (zip 22520) area is 97.4 (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 Montross (zip 22520) area is 80 (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 Montross (zip 22520) area is 38 (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 Montross (zip 22520) commutes 40.6 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 Montross (zip 22520) area is 74 (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.