Hardee County, FL is a rural community located in Central Florida. The county has a population of approximately 28,000 people and is home to a variety of small towns. With the population growth, the county has seen an increased need for quality healthcare services. In recent years, Hardee County has worked hard to expand and upgrade their local hospitals and medical facilities. There are now two hospitals in the area: Hardee Regional Medical center (HRMC) and Wauchula General Hospital (WGH). Both hospitals provide basic medical care as well as specialized services such as cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, and oncology. In addition to these two hospitals, Hardee County also boasts several local medical facilities that offer quality primary care for residents in the area. These include clinics providing preventive health care services such as immunizations, physicals and mental health screenings. As part of their commitment to providing quality health care to all residents of Hardee County, the county also works with community-based organizations to ensure access to necessary health care resources. This includes initiatives like free or low-cost health insurance programs for those who qualify based on income level. By expanding access to healthcare facilities and increasing awareness of available resources through such programs, Hardee County is ensuring that all residents have access to quality health care services when they are needed most.
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 36 physicians per 100,000 population in Hardee County. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Hardee County area is 141.2 (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 Hardee County area is 20 (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 Hardee County area is 96 (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 Hardee County commutes 23.9 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 Hardee County area is 67 (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.