Ocala, Florida is a vibrant city with a population of approximately 60,000 people. The health care in Ocala is provided by many local hospitals and medical facilities. The most notable hospital in the area is the Ocala Regional Medical Center which offers a wide range of services from emergency care to specialized treatment for various medical conditions. There are also several other smaller hospitals and medical facilities such as Munroe Regional Medical Center and West Marion Community Hospital that provide quality care for citizens of Ocala. Additionally, the nearby city of Gainesville has its own UF Health Shands hospital, providing access to advanced treatments not available at other local facilities. In addition to hospitals and specialty centers, Ocala has numerous primary care physicians and healthcare providers offering comprehensive family care for its residents. With all these options available it is easy to see why Ocala is considered one of Florida’s best places to live for health care services.
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 156 physicians per 100,000 population in Ocala. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Ocala area is 92.7 (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 Ocala area is 59 (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 Ocala area is 97 (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 Ocala commutes 19.9 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 Ocala area is 51 (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.