Golf, FL is a peaceful town located in the Sunshine State. With its warm and inviting climate, it is a great place to live and visit. Health care services are provided by several local hospitals such as Memorial Hospital West and Good Samaritan Medical Center, as well as several medical facilities offering specialized care. There are numerous primary care physicians located throughout the area providing general healthcare to Golf’s residents. Many of the local clinics provide on-site lab work and imaging services, making it easier for people to get their health care needs met quickly. Additionally, there are many pharmacies in the area with knowledgeable pharmacists who can help answer questions about medication use and availability. The town also has a variety of wellness programs available to keep its citizens healthy and active. From yoga classes to bike paths to farmers markets, there are plenty of opportunities for citizens of Golf to stay fit and healthy.
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 254 physicians per 100,000 population in Golf. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Golf area is 96.3 (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 Golf area is 30 (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 Golf area is 97 (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 Golf commutes 25.3 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 Golf area is 74 (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.