Tuskahoma, Oklahoma is a small town located in Pushmataha County, with a population of about 206 people. Despite its size, Tuskahoma is well equipped with local medical facilities and hospitals that provide comprehensive healthcare services to the local community. The most prominent hospital in the area is the Pushmataha County Health Department. They offer general health services such as immunizations, screenings for chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension, and family planning services. The clinic also provides dental care services such as cleanings, fillings, sealants, extractions and root canals. Additionally, they have partnered with a local ambulance service to ensure access to medical transportation for residents who need it. Other healthcare resources available in Tuskahoma include several nursing homes and an assisted living facility. With these options, residents of Tuskahoma are able to receive quality healthcare close to home that meets their specific 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 54 physicians per 100,000 population in Tuskahoma. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Tuskahoma area is 112.2 (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 Tuskahoma area is 60 (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 Tuskahoma area is 91 (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 Tuskahoma commutes 27.0 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 Tuskahoma area is 60 (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.