Cedar Key, FL is a small town located in Levy County along the Gulf Coast. This quaint fishing village with its tropical climate and picturesque waterfront views offers a peaceful environment for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. While Cedar Key is a great place to live, work and play, it is also important to consider the health resources that are available in this area. Fortunately, Cedar Key has access to several local hospitals and medical facilities that provide quality care for its residents. These facilities include Levy County Hospital, Nature Coast Regional Medical Center and Kindred Hospital Ocala – all of which are located within the region. Additionally, there are multiple medical clinics and urgent care centers that serve patients in Cedar Key with comprehensive services ranging from primary care to specialty care. With these options available, Cedar Key’s residents can rest assured that their health needs will be met right in their own backyard.
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 48 physicians per 100,000 population in Cedar Key. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Cedar Key area is 108.7 (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 Cedar Key area is 70 (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 Cedar Key area is 95 (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 Cedar Key commutes 30.0 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 Cedar Key area is 76 (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.