Big Cabin, OK ( zip code 74332 ) is a rural community with a population of just over 1,000 people. Healthcare in the area is limited and relies heavily on local hospitals and medical facilities. The main hospital in Big Cabin is Talihina Veterans Center, which provides comprehensive care for veterans from across the region. The nearest other medical facility is South Coffeyville Medical Clinic, located just 7 miles away from town. Both these facilities provide basic health services such as check-ups and screenings, although more serious medical issues are typically referred to larger hospitals located outside of Big Cabin. Other than these two facilities, there are few doctors or specialists available in Big Cabin itself. This can make it difficult for residents to access healthcare when needed. Thankfully, local organizations have been able to help by providing financial assistance for those who are unable to pay for their healthcare 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 Unlock physicians per 100,000 population in Big Cabin (zip 74332). The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Big Cabin (zip 74332) area is Unlock. The US average is 100.
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Big Cabin (zip 74332) area is Unlock. The US average is 55.
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 Big Cabin (zip 74332) area is Unlock. The US average is 87.
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 Big Cabin (zip 74332) commutes Unlock 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 Big Cabin (zip 74332) area is Unlock. The US average is 58.
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.