Stroud, Oklahoma is a small town located in Lincoln County. It has a population of just over 3,000 people according to the latest census. Despite its size, Stroud has access to quality healthcare facilities. The local hospital, Stroud Regional Medical Center, offers general medical services as well as specialized care for a variety of conditions and diseases. Additionally, there are several local medical facilities such as Stroud Medical Group which provide primary care services and specialized treatment for illnesses such as diabetes and high blood pressure. Patients can also access specialty care from nearby towns or cities like Oklahoma City or Tulsa if necessary. The community also benefits from various health initiatives such as free health screenings and educational programs for diabetes prevention. Overall, the people of Stroud have access to comprehensive health care services that make it possible for the citizens to keep their health in check and stay physically active and healthy.
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 31 physicians per 100,000 population in Stroud. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Stroud area is 117.8 (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 Stroud 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 Stroud area is 93 (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 Stroud commutes 21.5 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 Stroud area is 58 (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.