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Hudson, FL

U.S. News Ratings
Population: 14,332
Crime: Low
Cost of Living: Average
Health Care: Comprehensive
Housing Price: Average
Income: Low
Climate
While the temperature and humidity remain relatively warm and stable throughout the year, the rainfall spikes during the summer months.
Geography
Hudson is about an hour north of Tampa and the Pinellas Peninsula on central Florida’s west coast.
Recreation
Residents of the Hudson area have access to beautiful beaches and golf courses as well as various outdoor activities including hiking, biking, and boating via the Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park and the Hudson Marina.
Historical
In 1878, Isaac Hudson built a home near a spring in the area that later became the town’s first post office, leading to the modern name of the community.
Economy
While still mostly rural in its appearance, Hudson is experiencing a housing boom largely attributed to its natural beauty and the area’s prominence as a regional vacation spot.
Air quality [details] 75
Percentage of days where air quality is good [details] 90.0%
Number of doctors associated with the county [details] 1,081
Hospitals in the location itself / within 15 miles / within 30 miles 2 / 6 / 53
America's Best Hospitals in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles 0 / 1 / 2
Closest hospitals
Name City/State Ranked in America's Best Hospitals
Regional Medical Center Hudson , FL No
Community Hospital New Port Richey , FL No
Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital Tarpon Springs , FL No
Oak Hill Hospital Brooksville , FL No
Mease Hospital Dunedin , FL No
University Community Hospital Tampa , FL No
Town and Country Hospital Tampa , FL No
Moffitt Cancer Center Tampa , FL Yes
James A. Haley Veterans Hospital Tampa , FL No
Morton Plant Hospital Clearwater , FL No
St. Joseph's Hospital Tampa , FL No
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills , FL No
Memorial Hospital of Tampa Tampa , FL No
HCA Medical Center Hospital-Largo Largo , FL No
Tampa General Hospital Tampa , FL Yes
Sun Coast Hospital Largo , FL No
Citrus Memorial Health System Inverness , FL No
Northside Hospital and Tampa Bay Heart Institute Saint Petersburg , FL No
St. Petersburg General Hospital Saint Petersburg , FL No
Edward White Hospital Saint Petersburg , FL No
Brandon Regional Hospital Brandon , FL No
Bayfront Medical Center Saint Petersburg , FL No
All Children's Hospital Saint Petersburg , FL No
Palms of Pasadena Hospital Saint Petersburg , FL No
St. Anthony's Hospital Saint Petersburg , FL No
Closest nursing homes ranked by U.S. News
Name City/State Overall Rating Medicare/Medicaid Participation
Bayonet Point Health & Rehab Hudson, FL 2 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Bear Creek Nursing Center Hudson, FL 5 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Consulate Health Care Of Bayonet Point Hudson, FL 2 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Windsor Woods Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center Hudson, FL 2 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Consulate Health Care Of New Port Richey New Port Richey, FL 4 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Heather Hill Nursing Home New Port Richey, FL 1 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Life Care Center Of New Port Richey New Port Richey, FL 3 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Madison Pointe Rehabilitation And Health Center New Port Richey, FL 5 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Orchard Ridge Care And Rehabilitation Center New Port Richey, FL 4 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Southern Pines Healthcare Center New Port Richey, FL 3 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Trinity Regional Rehab Center Trinity, FL Too new to rate Medicare and Medicaid
Evergreen Woods Spring Hill, FL 1 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Helen Ellis Memorial Tcu Tarpon Springs, FL 5 out of 5 stars Medicare
Peninsula Care & Rehab Ctr Tarpon Springs, FL 2 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Tarpon Bayou Center Tarpon Springs, FL 3 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Spring Hill Health & Rehab Cen Brooksville, FL 3 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Baldomero Lopez State Veterans Land O Lakes, FL 4 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Bay Tree Care And Rehabilitation Center Palm Harbor, FL 2 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Countryside Rehab And Healthcare Center Palm Harbor, FL 1 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Manor Care Health Services Palm Harbor Palm Harbor, FL 2 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
St Mark Village Palm Harbor, FL 4 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Stratford Court Of Palm Harbor Palm Harbor, FL 4 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Carrollwood Care Center Tampa, FL 1 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
West Bay Care And Rehabilitation Center Oldsmar, FL 4 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid
Brighton Gardens Of Tampa Tampa, FL 2 out of 5 stars Medicare and Medicaid

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