Afton, Oklahoma is a small town located in northeastern Oklahoma in Craig County. The population of this rural community is just over 2,000 people. Despite its small size, Afton offers its residents access to quality healthcare services both locally and in the neighboring towns. Residents of Afton have access to two local hospitals – Afton Regional Hospital and Vinita Indian Health Care Center – as well as numerous medical clinics, walk-in care centers, and specialty medical services. All of these health resources offer comprehensive medical care for preventative medicine, general health needs, and chronic illnesses. In addition to traditional healthcare services, there are also mental health clinics and substance abuse programs available in the area. Together, all of these health facilities provide the necessary resources for individuals and families living in Afton to maintain healthy lifestyles long into the future.
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 88 physicians per 100,000 population in Afton. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Afton area is 114.5 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
114.5 / 100
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Afton area is 71 (100=best). The US average is 55.
71 / 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 Afton area is 55 (100=best). The US average is 87.
55 / 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 Afton commutes 20.0 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 Afton area is 63 (100=best). The US average is 58.
63 / 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.