Oxford, MD is a small town located in Talbot County, Maryland. It has a population of less than 3,000 people and is an attractive place for retirees to move due to its close proximity to the Chesapeake Bay. The town offers a range of healthcare options from local hospitals and medical facilities to specialists in nearby areas. Oxford's local hospital, Shore Regional Health System, provides comprehensive health services for all ages including 24/7 emergency care, women's health services, rehabilitation therapy services, and home health services. There are two other local medical facilities which offer primary care services and specialty care for those with chronic conditions. These facilities also provide mental health counseling and substance abuse treatment programs. In addition to the hospitals and local facilities, there are numerous doctors' offices and urgent care centers in the area providing routine checkups as well as specialized care for more serious illnesses or injuries. With so many medical resources available in Oxford, residents have access to quality healthcare that meets their 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 413 physicians per 100,000 population in Oxford. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Oxford area is 94.1 (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 Oxford area is 47 (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 Oxford area is 96 (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 Oxford 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 Oxford area is 78 (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.