Devola, OH is a small rural town in Muskingum County, Ohio. When it comes to health care, Devola residents have access to a number of local hospitals and medical facilities which provide quality care and services. Although the community does not have a large population, there are several providers in the area that offer specialized treatment and support for those living with chronic illnesses or disabilities. The nearby hospitals specialize in cardiology, cancer care, women's health care, orthopedics, and general surgical procedures. Additionally, various local clinics provide preventive health services such as immunizations, family planning counseling, tobacco cessation programs and mental health counseling. As well as offering primary care physicians who can diagnose and treat common illnesses or injuries. Overall, Devola provides its residents with excellent access to quality healthcare services so they can maintain their health and wellbeing.
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 177 physicians per 100,000 population in Devola. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Devola area is 92.9 (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 Devola area is 40 (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 Devola area is 73 (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 Devola commutes 22.1 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 Devola area is 70 (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.