Otis is a small rural town located in Kansas. Though the population of Otis is relatively small, the town has access to a variety of healthcare options. The local hospital, Mercy Hospital, is equipped with modern facilities and trained staff who specialize in medical care for all ages. Additionally, there are two medical centers in the area: one offering general primary care services and another specializing in urgent care services. Residents also have access to a number of local pharmacies which offer traditional medications as well as alternative remedies such as herbal treatments and natural medicines. Furthermore, residents in need of mental health services can seek out support from various counseling resources throughout Otis. With the combination of both traditional and alternative health care approaches available, residents of Otis can easily find the right type of medical service they require for their health needs.
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 32 physicians per 100,000 population in Otis. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Otis area is 102.0 (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 Otis area is 28 (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 Otis area is 93 (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 Otis commutes 19.0 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 Otis area is 84 (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.