Sopchoppy, FL is a small town located in Wakulla County. The area is known for its natural beauty and friendly atmosphere. Despite its small size, however, Sopchoppy has access to quality healthcare facilities that serve the local population. There are several hospitals and clinics found within the city limits, including Wakulla Medical Center and Wakulla Aging Care Services. These medical centers offer a wide range of services to patients both young and old. Furthermore, there are plenty of pharmacies and medical supply stores in the area that provide convenient access to over-the-counter medications and medical supplies. In addition to these resources, Wakulla County provides a variety of health support services such as mental health therapy, physical therapy, substance abuse counseling, HIV/AIDS education and prevention programs. All of these resources work together to provide quality health care for the residents of Sopchoppy.
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 41 physicians per 100,000 population in Sopchoppy. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Sopchoppy area is 132.6 (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 Sopchoppy area is 100 (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 Sopchoppy area is 93 (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 Sopchoppy commutes 32.7 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 Sopchoppy area is 60 (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.