Inverness, FL is a small town located in Citrus County and is known for its natural beauty, recreational activities, and bustling downtown. The health of the people living in and around Inverness is a priority since it's such an important part of maintaining a healthy and vibrant community. The local hospitals include Citrus Memorial Hospital and Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center and there are many medical facilities that provide accessible care for the community including urgent care centers, pharmacies, and family practices. These facilities work together to ensure that residents of Inverness have access to high-quality healthcare when they need it. The city also promotes wellness initiatives like health screenings or nutrition classes to help prevent chronic illnesses before they become serious issues for residents. With all these healthcare resources available, the citizens of Inverness can be sure that they are taking steps towards maintaining their physical and mental health.
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 180 physicians per 100,000 population in Inverness. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Inverness area is 94.1 (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 Inverness area is 81 (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 Inverness area is 99 (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 Inverness commutes 25.3 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 Inverness area is 67 (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.