The health of the Apache, OK community is an important aspect of the local area. Apache has access to several local hospitals and medical facilities that provide quality care for its citizens. These medical providers are equipped with the latest technology and experienced medical staff that perform a wide range of healthcare services from preventative care to emergency treatments. The goal is to ensure residents receive the highest level of care possible. In addition, there are several community clinics in the area offering low cost or no cost health services for those without insurance. All these options provide Apache with a comprehensive network of medical resources to meet its residents 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 38 physicians per 100,000 population in Apache. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Apache area is 114.7 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
114.7 / 100
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Apache area is 50 (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 Apache 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 Apache commutes 22.9 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 Apache area is 71 (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.