Madison, FL County is a rural area in northern Florida that has a population of around 19,000 people. It is known for being the home of some of the state’s most beautiful natural scenery, making it a popular destination for tourists and outdoor adventurers alike. In addition to its breathtaking landscapes, Madison County is also known for its robust health care system. The county is home to two major hospitals – Madison Memorial Hospital and Suwannee Valley Medical Center – as well as several local medical facilities such as North Florida Health Network and Madison County Primary Care Clinic. These healthcare providers offer comprehensive services ranging from preventive care to emergency services. They provide quality health care to residents and visitors alike and are committed to improving the overall health of their community by using best practices and staying up-to-date on current medical technologies. By having access to these excellent health care facilities, Madison County residents can rest assured that they will receive the highest level of medical attention when necessary.
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 38 physicians per 100,000 population in Madison County. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Madison County area is 122.5 (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 Madison County 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 Madison County area is 37 (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 Madison County commutes 27.0 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 Madison County area is 50 (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.