2024 Compare Cities Health:
Destin, FL vs Lake Placid, FL

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Highlights
- There are 166 physicians per 100,000 people in Lake Placid.
- There are 232 physicians per 100,000 people in Destin.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Destin, FLLake Placid, FLUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)70.370.358.4
 Water Quality (100=best)904755
 Superfund Sites (100=best)98.396.286.9
 Physicians per Cap.232166210
 Health Cost97103100
(100 = best)
Reviews for Destin    14 Reviews

I find it amazing the place is rated one star - Yes the cost of housing is high especially as covid pushed more people to Florida. But living here is easy - three  More

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This tiny town is SO expensive. Unless you want a roach and mold infested place you will have to pay around $1800 or more and the “nice” places have reviews that scare  More

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I moved to Destin in 1987 when there was no development in the eastern part of town, only trees, beaches and a two lane road. I worked as a Sheriff's Deputy for over 30  More

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Reviews for Lake Placid    4 Reviews

So, I bought a house in Lake Placid about 7 months ago and so far I love it. Real Estate is very reasonable and plenty of properties to pick from. Seems like prices  More

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Your site states it is not a good time to buy a home in Lake Placid because home prices are down. Wouldn't that be the perfect time to  More

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Over 9 years ago

South Florida definitely has the best weather but that comes with a price. I'm retiring to the wide open spaces of Lake Placid. Cost of living is lower and home prices,  More

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