Southlake, TX is a vibrant community located in the northern suburbs of Dallas/Fort Worth. Its many amenities and attractions, along with its proximity to major metropolitan areas, make it an attractive place for many residents. The health of its citizens is also very important to Southlake. There are several local hospitals and medical facilities in the area that provide quality care when needed. Southlake residents have access to preventative care such as physicals, vaccinations, screenings and more that help keep them healthy and active. Local medical professionals are dedicated to providing the best possible care for their patients while also offering support and education about making healthy lifestyle choices. Southlake’s commitment to health means that its citizens can enjoy living in a safe and vibrant community knowing they have access to quality healthcare close by.
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 163 physicians per 100,000 population in Southlake. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Southlake area is 96.8 (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 Southlake area is 90 (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 Southlake 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 Southlake commutes 28.4 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 Southlake area is 49 (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.