Delaware, OK is a small city located in Ottawa County. It has an estimated population of just over 1,000 people, and is known for its peaceful atmosphere and close-knit community. The health care in Delaware is provided by several local hospitals and medical facilities. There is the Integris Baptist Regional Health Center which offers comprehensive medical services, including emergency care, primary care, mental health services, and rehab programs. The Talihina Indian Health Center and Morris Hospital are also in the area providing medical services to residents. Additionally, there are several specialty health centers such as Options Behavioral Health Services which provide therapy services to those with mental health issues. All of these facilities work together to ensure that Delaware's residents receive quality healthcare that meets their needs.
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 38 physicians per 100,000 population in Delaware. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Delaware area is 114.3 (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 Delaware area is 60 (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 Delaware area is 72 (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 Delaware commutes 27.5 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 Delaware area is 60 (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.