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Ames, IA vs Arvada, CO

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Highlights
- There are 193 physicians per 100,000 people in Arvada.
- There are 178 physicians per 100,000 people in Ames.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.

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 Ames, IAArvada, COUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)64.961.958.4
 Water Quality (100=best)618955
 Superfund Sites (100=best)97.193.386.9
 Physicians per Cap.178193210
 Health Cost12692100

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Reviews for Ames    12 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Hello, I am in San Jose Ca, but am seriously thinking of moving somewhere much slower for a better quality of living. I've just turned 59, so I'm kinda preparing for  More

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Over 12 years ago

Like every other city Ames has both good and bad points. The good points are: low cost of living, very friendly people, lots of outdoor activities and quite a few events  More

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Ames enjoys a high quality of life at a very affordable cost, substantially lower than many other communities. The presence of Iowa State University, a large (28,000  More

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Reviews for Arvada    6 Reviews

We absolutely love it here. Schools are top notch and being close to the mountains is amazing.  More

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Over 6 years ago

I sorely miss the agricultural element that was a big part of Arvada, even up through the 1970s. The climate is beautiful, and Arvada used to have a large population of  More

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Over 9 years ago

Having lived in Arvada, Colorado for seven years, I will say that it is a nice and safe city to live in. The educational system is very good, as is the crime rate. The  More

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ZIPS IN AMES, IOWA
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ZIPS IN ARVADA, COLORADO
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