Ramona, OK is a small town that boasts a number of quality medical facilities. While the town itself has no hospital, there are several local medical centers that provide excellent care. These include a variety of specialties for both adults and children, such as general practitioners, OB/GYN’s, optometrists, pediatricians and orthopedic specialists. The town also has immediate access to larger hospitals in nearby towns for more serious issues or emergencies. In addition, the state-sponsored health insurance program ensures that locals in need of medical attention can receive it at an affordable cost. Residents of Ramona have access to some of the best medical care in the area, making it an attractive choice for families seeking a safe and healthy living environment.
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 162 physicians per 100,000 population in Ramona. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Ramona area is 115.3 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
115.3 / 100
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Ramona area is 60 (100=best). The US average is 55.
60 / 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 Ramona area is 72 (100=best). The US average is 87.
72 / 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 Ramona commutes 27.7 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 Ramona area is 52 (100=best). The US average is 58.
52 / 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.