New Cumberland, West Virginia is situated in the northern part of the state and is known for its small town charm. It has a population of around 1,800 residents and provides many recreational activities including fishing, hiking, and camping. The health of this small community is supported by two hospitals in the area: Weirton Medical Center and Trinity Health System. Additionally, there are a number of locally-run medical facilities operating in the area that provide essential services to those living in New Cumberland. These services include primary care, preventive screenings, mental health resources, and specialized treatments. All of these facilities work together to ensure that all members of New Cumberland have access to quality health care services when they need it most.
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 181 physicians per 100,000 population in New Cumberland (zip 26047). The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the New Cumberland (zip 26047) area is 100.8 (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 New Cumberland (zip 26047) area is 20 (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 New Cumberland (zip 26047) area is 62 (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 New Cumberland (zip 26047) commutes 26.6 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 New Cumberland (zip 26047) area is 72 (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.