Ogden township in Kansas is a rural area with a population of approximately 4,000 people. Even though the population is small, the township has access to quality health care facilities and services such as local hospitals and medical centers. Ogden Township’s health system provides a wide range of health services from general medical care to specialized treatments such as physical therapy, pain management, and mental health services. The availability of local hospitals and medical facilities ensures that residents have access to quality healthcare close to home. In addition to providing general healthcare services, Ogden Township also provides programs focusing on preventative care for chronic conditions such as diabetes or heart disease. These programs help individuals reduce their risk of developing serious illnesses while receiving personalized care from knowledgeable doctors. By providing necessary health resources in Ogden Township, its residents can enjoy better health outcomes than many other rural areas.
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 193 physicians per 100,000 population in Ogden township. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Ogden township area is 96.3 (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 township area is 40 (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 township area is 96 (100=best). The US average is 87.
96 / 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 Ogden township commutes 14.9 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 township area is 70 (100=best). The US average is 58.
70 / 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.