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Abingdon, VA vs Rutherfordton, NC

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Highlights
- There are 124 physicians per 100,000 people in Rutherfordton.
- There are 224 physicians per 100,000 people in Abingdon.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Abingdon, VARutherfordton, NCUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock61.358.4
 Water Quality (100=best)89  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock98.186.9
 Physicians per Cap.224  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock115100
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Reviews for Abingdon    9 Reviews

We found people to be very friendly and welcoming, especially if you put yourself out there and get involved. It’s a small historic tourist town with a great trail,  More

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We found people to be very friendly and welcoming, especially if you put yourself out there and get involved. It’s a small historic tourist town with a great trail,  More

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Over 5 years ago

My husband and I are retired. We researched areas in SW Virginia and found Abingdon to be just what we were looking for. Our home is surrounded by mountains and close to  More

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Reviews for Rutherfordton    2 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

Climate is moderate. Right in the middle of the geothermal belt of NC. Convenient to four major cities. Shopping and highways available.Very low crime  More

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Over 17 years ago

Crime in Rutherfordton in next to non-existant. You hardly ever hear of murder or rape here. I'm aware that we have burgleries and so forth, but very serious crime?   More

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