Olga, FL is a small community with access to a few local hospitals and medical facilities. The area has a wide range of services available, offering both general and specialized care. Residents of Olga have access to family physicians, specialists, surgeons, physical therapists, nursing homes and assisted living facilities. There are also several pharmacies in the Olga area, as well as an emergency room for those who require immediate care. With access to such quality health care options nearby, residents of Olga can easily receive necessary medical treatment when needed. In addition to the local hospitals and medical facilities, there are also mental health centers throughout the community that provide counseling services for those dealing with emotional issues or who may need help coping with life’s challenges. Overall, Olga is fortunate to have excellent healthcare resources available to its residents.
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 173 physicians per 100,000 population in Olga. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Olga area is 119.6 (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 Olga area is 59 (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 Olga area is 99 (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 Olga commutes 33.0 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 Olga area is 67 (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.