U.S. Cities With the Most Doctors, Nurses, and First Responders

Emergency and medical workers are the lifeblood of the city; registered nurses, police officers, firefighters, primary care doctors, EMTs, and paramedics are all invaluable for keeping the community safe, healthy, and thriving. This visualization by CEUFast delves into the question: what U.S. cities have the most emergency and medical workers per capita? Like with most data sets, the numbers will be influenced by location, so it is no wonder that the density of emergency and medical workers across America varies. This provides crucial insights that can influence education decisions, health considerations when moving, and employment prospects.

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It may come as no surprise that Jacksonville, Florida has more primary care doctors than any other metro area. It is the largest city in Florida, a state known for its large elderly population. Some of the findings are more eyebrow-raising, such as how Birmingham, Alabama has both the most registered nurses and the most police officers per 100,000 people. If you have any insights into why this is the case, we would love to hear them in the comments.

The visualization of this data is very transparent and clear-cut, and it is easy to gather information at a glance. The muted colors of the United States map are a respectful choice for the topic. The most compelling information is discovered in the colored charts below. You will discover tidbits of information such as how Cincinnati, Ohio has the most firefighters and how Baltimore, Maryland has the most emergency medical technicians and paramedics. Over all, this visualization is a treat for those in the field of medicine and emergency management, or just anyone who loves to gather obscure knowledge quickly and efficiently.