Oxon Hill, MD is a vibrant and diverse community located just outside of Washington, DC. Its population of more than 11,000 people enjoy access to numerous health facilities that serve their needs. The area has several local hospitals such as Doctors Community Hospital and Fort Washington Medical Center, which provide quality care for the community’s residents. In addition to these hospitals, there are several medical facilities including urgent care centers, physician offices and specialized care centers for specific illnesses. These medical facilities ensure that Oxon Hill citizens have access to the necessary healthcare services they need. Furthermore, the Maryland Department of Health provides additional resources such as wellness programs and health education opportunities to help residents make informed decisions about their own health. With these various resources available in Oxon Hill, residents have access to quality care in a safe and comfortable environment 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 132 physicians per 100,000 population in Oxon Hill. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Oxon Hill area is 100.5 (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 Oxon Hill area is 53 (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 Oxon Hill area is 95 (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 Oxon Hill commutes 34.9 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 Oxon Hill area is 44 (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.