Fisher Island, FL is a small island town located just off the coast of Miami. It is one of the wealthiest communities in the United States, but it has its own unique set of healthcare needs. Despite its small size, Fisher Island boasts several local hospitals and medical facilities to meet the demands of its population. The most prominent hospital on the island is Mount Sinai Medical Center which provides comprehensive care for residents and visitors alike. There are also several other health clinics and specialty centers on the island such as Fisher Island Vision Care, Fisher Island Plastic Surgery Center, and Fisher Island Veterinary Hospital. Additionally, there are many other private practices and community health programs that serve the needs of local residents as well. For those in need of specialized care, there are a number of renowned medical institutions located nearby such as Jackson Memorial Hospital or University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. In short, Fisher Island has an extensive network of health services to meet any medical need or requirement that may arise in this exclusive area.
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 228 physicians per 100,000 population in Fisher Island. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Fisher Island area is 99.2 (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 Fisher Island area is 50 (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 Fisher Island area is 92 (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 Fisher Island commutes 31.3 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 Fisher Island area is 76 (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.