Jupiter, Florida is a beautiful city located in Palm Beach County. The city has a population of over 65,000 people and is home to numerous parks, nature preserves, and many waterways. In terms of healthcare, Jupiter has many options for residents and visitors alike. Within the city limits there are many local hospitals such as Jupiter Medical Center and Jupiter’s Health Care Network offering specialized care for both adults and children. Many medical facilities exist in the area such as the Comprehensive Cancer Center, Pain Institute of Florida, Women’s Imaging Center, and more making it easy to find the right care for any individual's needs. Additionally there are several urgent care centers that provide fast access to health services should it be necessary. With so many great healthcare options available in Jupiter, residents and visitors can rest assured that they will have access to quality medical care when needed.
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 Jupiter. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Jupiter 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 Jupiter 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 Jupiter 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 Jupiter commutes 23.2 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 Jupiter area is 80 (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.