Health in Richmond, Virginia
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There are 643 physicians per 100,000 population in Richmond, VA. The US average is 261.
Richmond, VA Health Index
Air quality in Richmond, VA is 9 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Richmond, VA is 80 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 91 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
Richmond Health SperlingViews
re: Allergies - 5/24/2006: I agree. I am having issues with asthma induced here, but clears everything I leave town. I am going to have to get out of here. I can deal with allergies. But asthma... (read more)Too many smokers and too many allergies: This place has caused allergy induced asthma! Every time I leave it clears up. We have extreme levels of outdoor mold most of the year. And a lot of air quality... (read more)Allergies: Since moving to Richmond, allergies have gotten so bad we're considering moving... (read more)Have an opinion about Richmond? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Richmond Click Here
Richmond General SperlingViews
Right wing conservative/snooty: Definitely not a "live and let live" area. If you are right wing conservative, self righteous, and have a need to be in your brother's business, move... (read more)Great place to raise a family: I grew up in Richmond and if you're looking for a place with good schools, low crime, low taxes, all 4 seasons - mild winter, low unemployment - this is a great place to... (read more)Richmond, VA - Affordable and Fun. : I've lived in Philadelphia, PA - Arlington, VA - Stamford, CT - Tampa, FL to name a few and absolutely love Richmond. Housing is very affordable, you can get to... (read more)Have an opinion about Richmond? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Richmond Click Here
