Siesta Shores, TX is a small town located in the Southwestern United States. The area has a population of around 5,000 people and is renowned for its beautiful outdoor spaces and large lakes. Health in Siesta Shores is taken seriously by the local community who are committed to ensuring that everyone has access to health care services when they need it. Local hospitals such as Siesta Medical Center provide essential medical treatments along with primary care services and specialist appointments. In addition, there are several local medical facilities in the area that offer walk-in clinics and other health care services that cater to the needs of the local population. With these resources available, Siesta Shores residents can be assured that their health care needs will be met whenever they arise.
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 21 physicians per 100,000 population in Siesta Shores. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Siesta Shores area is 111.1 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
111.1 / 100
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Siesta Shores area is 50 (100=best). The US average is 55.
50 / 100
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 Siesta Shores area is 94 (100=best). The US average is 87.
94 / 100
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 Siesta Shores commutes 18.7 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 Siesta Shores area is 78 (100=best). The US average is 58.
78 / 100
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.