Austin, TX
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 715,663 |
| Crime: | High |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Average |
Geography
The capital of Texas is located in the center of the state.
Cultural Attractions
Austin is home to the University of Texas-Austin, Austin City Limits Music and South by Southwest Festivals, and the Austin Film Office, which provides support for budding filmmakers. The city's slogan: "Keep Austin Weird."
Recreation
While Lake Travis provides ample water activities and a clothing-optional beach, Austin also boasts caverns, Zilker Park, and Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.
Economy
Not only is UT-Austin the city's largest employer, it's one of the largest employers in the state.
Fun Fact
Austin is home to the world's largest urban bat colony. Each night at dusk from April to October, people gather to see thousands of bats fly out from under the Congress Avenue Bridge.
| Air quality [details] | 80 |
| Percentage of days where air quality is good [details] | 77.0% |
| Number of doctors associated with the county [details] | 2,991 |
| Hospitals in the location itself / within 15 miles / within 30 miles | 33 / 41 / 50 |
| America's Best Hospitals in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 0 / 0 |
Closest hospitals
| Name | City/State | Ranked in America's Best Hospitals |
|---|---|---|
| Seton Medical Center | Austin , TX | No |
| St. David's Medical Center | Austin , TX | No |
| University Medical Center at Brackenridge | Austin , TX | No |
| St. David's South Austin Hospital | Austin , TX | No |
| St. David's North Austin Medical Center | Austin , TX | No |
| Seton Northwest Hospital | Austin , TX | No |
| St. David's Round Rock Medical Center | Round Rock , TX | No |
| Central Texas Medical Center | San Marcos , TX | No |
Closest nursing homes ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Overall Rating | Medicare/Medicaid Participation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Park Rehabilitation And Nursing Center | Austin, TX | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Govalle Care Center | Austin, TX | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Westminster Health Care Center | Austin, TX | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Retirement And Nursing Center Austin | Austin, TX | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| The Summit At Westlake Hills | Austin, TX | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Walnut Hills Convalescent Center INC | Austin, TX | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Austin Nursing Center | Austin, TX | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Southwood Care Center LP | Austin, TX | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Maggie Johnson Nursing Center | Austin, TX | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicaid |
| Gracy Woods Ii Living Center | Austin, TX | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Gracy Woods Nursing Center | Austin, TX | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Park Bend Health Center | Austin, TX | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Buckner Villa Siesta Home | Austin, TX | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Oakcrest Manor Nursing Home | Austin, TX | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicaid |
| Monte Siesta Nursing And Rehabilitation LP | Austin, TX | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Querencia At Barton Creek | Austin, TX | Too new to rate | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Brighton Gardens Of Austin | Austin, TX | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Heartland Healthcare Center | Austin, TX | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Regency Village Care Center | Austin, TX | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Heritage Duval Gardens | Austin, TX | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| West Oaks Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center | Austin, TX | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Stonebridge Health Center | Austin, TX | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Pflugerville Care Center | Pflugerville, TX | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Marbridge Villa | Manchaca, TX | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| The Summit At Lakeway Healthcare Center | Lakeway, TX | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
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