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Alpena, MI vs Petoskey, MI

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Highlights
- There are 513 physicians per 100,000 people in Petoskey.
- There are 253 physicians per 100,000 people in Alpena.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Alpena, MIPetoskey, MIUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock80.658.4
 Water Quality (100=best)59  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock57.886.9
 Physicians per Cap.253  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock86100
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Reviews for Alpena    5 Reviews

One of the ten best places to visit in Michigan. I was born and raised in Michigan but now live in Seattle. I get back to Michigan frequently because my brother  More

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Over 12 years ago

Alpena is 740 ft above sea leval and gets 72 in. of snow every year. That's a good thing and Alpena is a winter wonderland for me . Clean and crisp with the lake frozen  More

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Alpena is a town for all ages, with plenty to do, more than one person could attend. I think the events are varied and offer something for everyone. The town is  More

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Reviews for Petoskey    15 Reviews

The people in Petoskey are generally pleasant, friendly, and courteous .... even the teenagers in our experience. Petoskey is certainly a physically attractive area in  More

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Petoskey, between Harbor Springs and Charlevoix, is in a trio of small northern Lower Michigan towns that exceeds the charm and sophistication of typical small towns.   More

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Over 6 years ago

My husband and I have lived in Petoskey for 8 years. We have lived in Arizona, Utah, Colorado, Virginia and Ohio and by far, Petoskey is our favorite place to live. We  More

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