Oakland, IA is a small town in western Iowa that has long been known for its friendly people and tight-knit community. The town has a population of roughly 1,500 and is situated in the rolling hills of rural Pottawattamie County. In terms of healthcare, Oakland residents have access to a variety of local hospitals and medical facilities within the area. The local Mercy Hospital provides comprehensive services with state-of-the-art technology, including 24/7 emergency care. The hospital is staffed by qualified professionals who are dedicated to providing quality care to all patients. Other medical facilities in the region include primary care centers, specialty clinics, mental health providers, and rehabilitation centers. These establishments provide prevention, diagnosis, treatment and recovery services for Oakland residents in need of healthcare services. With a range of local hospitals and medical facilities available, Oakland residents have access to quality healthcare resources close to home.
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 101 physicians per 100,000 population in Oakland. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Oakland area is 117.7 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
117.7 / 100
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Oakland area is 80 (100=best). The US average is 55.
80 / 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 Oakland area is 92 (100=best). The US average is 87.
92 / 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 Oakland commutes 24.3 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 Oakland area is 83 (100=best). The US average is 58.
83 / 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.