Silver Lake, FL is a small town located in the heart of Florida. The area is known for its beautiful beaches, lush parks, and friendly citizens. Because of its size, Silver Lake lacks some of the robust healthcare options found in larger cities nearby. However, there are still several local hospitals and medical facilities that provide quality care to the community. The local hospitals offer a range of general medical services as well as specialized care such as cancer treatment or cardiac rehabilitation. Residents can also access community health clinics and pharmacies which provide basic medical care and medications. In addition to these resources, Silver Lake also has several health-focused organizations that focus on promoting healthy lifestyles and preventing disease through education or by providing free services such as immunization clinics or low-cost screenings. Overall, while Silver Lake may not have the variety of healthcare options of larger cities, it does have plenty of options available to meet residents’ needs.
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 160 physicians per 100,000 population in Silver Lake. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Silver Lake area is 96.3 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
96.3 / 100
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Silver Lake area is 69 (100=best). The US average is 55.
69 / 100
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 Silver Lake area is 95 (100=best). The US average is 87.
95 / 100
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 Silver Lake commutes 28.8 minutes one-way, which is longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
Air Quality Index
The annual BestPlaces Air Quality Index for the Silver Lake area is 67 (100=best). The US average is 58.
67 / 100
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.