Ogden, IL is a small rural town located in Illinois. The town has a population of about 600 people and is known for its agricultural industry. Though it may be small and rural, Ogden offers a wide range of health services to its residents. The local hospitals in Ogden, such as Ogden Medical Center and Ogden Valley Hospital, provide a range of medical services from primary care to emergency services. Additionally, there are several medical clinics located throughout the area, providing access to comprehensive physical and mental healthcare for the community. Patients in need of specialized treatment can also find several local specialists who are readily available for appointments. Residents have the option of utilizing any type of health insurance they desire for their medical visits, so everyone has access to quality healthcare regardless of income or insurance status. With all these local resources available, Ogden residents can trust that they will receive excellent medical care when needed.
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 234 physicians per 100,000 population in Ogden. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Ogden area is 104.5 (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 Ogden area is 20 (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 Ogden area is 94 (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 Ogden commutes 17.9 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 Ogden area is 81 (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.