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Coral Springs, Florida is a city located in the Broward County area. It is known for its vibrant community and numerous recreational activities. Health is an important part of the well-being of Coral Springs residents. The city provides various healthcare services to its citizens, including multiple local hospitals and medical facilities that provide a wide range of treatments and care options. Some of these facilities are Coral Springs Medical Center, Broward Health North and Plantation General Hospital. Residents can also access top-notch health services at the nearby University of Miami Health System. Additionally, there are many free clinics where individuals can receive preventative care and screenings available within Coral Springs. Thanks to all these resources, residents of Coral Springs have access to quality health care close to home.

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 224 physicians per 100,000 population in Coral Springs. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.

Health Cost Index

The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Coral Springs area is 96.0 (lower=better). The US average is 100.

96.0 / 100

Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.

Water Qualtiy Index

The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Coral Springs area is 50 (100=best). The US average is 55.

50 / 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 Coral Springs area is 92 (100=best). The US average is 87.

92 / 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 Coral Springs commutes 28.4 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 Coral Springs area is 68 (100=best). The US average is 58.

68 / 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.

Air Quality Health Risk
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We live in the southwest corner of Coral Springs, Great area. Homes vary, gated and non gated, some rentals, diverse. Beautiful mature landscaping and zoning keeps the  More

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Over 9 years ago

A beautiful multicultural city with plenty of parks, restaurants, and great schools. Close to major cities like Miami, Ft. Lauderdale,and West Palm  More

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We moved to Coral Springs from quiet North Idaho a year ago. Culture shock, yes, but I am used to urban living, coming up from Seattle as a youth. Unfortunately, when  More

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