2026 Compare Cities Health:
Abilene, TX vs Great Bend, KS

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Highlights
- There are 111 physicians per 100,000 people in Great Bend.
- There are 203 physicians per 100,000 people in Abilene.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Abilene, TXGreat Bend, KSUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock71.558.4
 Water Quality (100=best)100  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock45.386.9
 Physicians per Cap.203  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock108100
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Reviews for Abilene    17 Reviews

I've lived in 9 states, traveled over much of the U.S., and Abilene TEXAS is by far the best city I've ever lived. I find it beautiful here, love the climate and low  More

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Over 6 years ago

We moved to Abilene for a military assignment and have never got out of here. We stayed initially for children and grandchildren then elderly parents. Now we can't  More

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I've lived in Abilene for the last 45 years and It's the best place to raise a family. Great churches, schools, jobs and sense of community. There is always something  More

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Reviews for Great Bend    4 Reviews

I've lived in Great Bend my entire life. Most small towns struggle with new businesses and industry. But life is what you make it. We have excellent schools and a low  More

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Over 18 years ago

I have lived here most of my life and have seen many opportunities for Bussiness Growth to help the economy and in 40+ years have not seen much if any growth to boost  More

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Over 18 years ago

Great Bend's economy is failing. There are no jobs and nothing new coming to town. This town is shrinking. The small town cost of living is great, but only if you can  More

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