Samoset, FL is a small town located in Northern Florida. Despite its small size, the town has a number of health facilities that are easily accessible to its residents. The town is home to several local hospitals and medical facilities which offer a variety of services ranging from basic check-ups to major surgeries. Patients can also access many local pharmacies, as well as nutrition and physical therapy services. Neurological care is available at the nearby University of Florida Medical Center Gainesville, while mental health services are offered by various community agencies in the area. These organizations provide individual counseling and group sessions for individuals struggling with depression or anxiety disorders. In addition, there are several health clinics providing low-cost preventive healthcare to those who may not be able to otherwise afford it. Samoset's strong commitment to public health and wellness makes it an ideal place for people looking to maintain healthy lifestyles.
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 168 physicians per 100,000 population in Samoset. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Samoset area is 91.4 (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 Samoset area is 40 (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 Samoset area is 98 (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 Samoset commutes 25.4 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 Samoset area is 60 (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.