White Springs, FL is a small town located in Hamilton County. Despite its size, it provides quality healthcare options for its citizens. There are two hospitals located in White Springs that offer a wide range of medical services including emergency care, primary care, and specialized treatments. Additionally, there are several local medical facilities providing skilled nursing and advanced care services for those with complex health needs. Citizens of White Springs also have access to a variety of mental health services including individual and family therapy as well as psychiatric and psychological evaluations. The community is also served by multiple pharmacies which offer prescription medication and over-the-counter products for general health maintenance. In White Springs, residents have access to the necessary health services and resources they need to maintain their physical and mental well-being.
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 21 physicians per 100,000 population in White Springs. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the White Springs area is 125.2 (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 White Springs area is 87 (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 White Springs 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 White Springs commutes 23.4 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 White Springs area is 58 (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.