The health of Tiger Point, FL is a vital component of the community. With its population of over 25,000 people, the city has an abundance of access to medical care and resources. There are numerous local hospitals in the area including Tiger Point Medical Center, Tri-County Memorial Hospital, and Shores Community Health Center. These facilities provide excellent services for both emergency and non-emergency needs. In addition to hospitals, there are several medical facilities such as dental practices, laboratories, and mental health providers that can help residents maintain their health and well-being. The community also benefits from having a variety of health education programs available for all ages. These educational programs focus on healthy eating habits, exercise and lifestyle choices that promote overall wellness. Residents of Tiger Point have access to quality healthcare that keeps the entire community healthy and thriving.
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 Tiger Point. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Tiger Point area is 102.0 (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 Tiger Point area is 84 (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 Tiger Point area is 91 (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 Tiger Point commutes 28.7 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 Tiger Point area is 75 (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.