Vineyards, FL is a small town located in the hills of Florida. The population of Vineyards is approximately 7,000 people and it is known for its lush vineyards and rolling countryside. Health care in Vineyards is provided by local hospitals and medical facilities. The main hospital in the area is the Vineyard Medical Center, which provides comprehensive health care services to the residents of Vineyards and surrounding areas. In addition to this, there are also several smaller clinics in town that provide primary health care services including check-ups, immunizations, and minor treatments. Additionally, these clinics have access to specialist doctors and medical professionals who can offer specialized health care when needed. The quality of health care in Vineyards is excellent with many medical staff members being highly trained and experienced professionals dedicated to providing the very best service possible.
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 223 physicians per 100,000 population in Vineyards. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Vineyards area is 103.3 (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 Vineyards area is 53 (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 Vineyards area is 99 (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 Vineyards commutes 24.5 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 Vineyards 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.