Onycha, AL is a small town located in the southeastern United States. The area has seen a steady population growth over the past decade, due to its proximity to larger towns and cities. Despite this growth, the town still maintains a rural feel and its inhabitants have access to many of the same services as those living in larger metropolitan areas. Specifically, Onycha is home to several local hospitals and medical facilities that serve its residents. These medical centers provide comprehensive primary care for residents of all ages, including preventive screenings and treatments for common health conditions. The local hospitals are also equipped with emergency rooms and provide specialized care for those suffering from more serious illnesses. In addition to these traditional medical facilities, Onycha is also home to holistic health practitioners who offer alternative treatments such as acupuncture and herbal medicines. This variety of care options ensures that everyone living in the area can find the right type of treatment for their individual 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 103 physicians per 100,000 population in Onycha. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Onycha area is 101.1 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
101.1 / 100
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Onycha area is 74 (100=best). The US average is 55.
74 / 100
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 Onycha area is 94 (100=best). The US average is 87.
94 / 100
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 Onycha commutes 25.2 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 Onycha area is 57 (100=best). The US average is 58.
57 / 100
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.