2025 Compare Cities Health:
Ames, IA vs Pleasant Hill, CA

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Highlights
- There are 219 physicians per 100,000 people in Pleasant Hill.
- There are 178 physicians per 100,000 people in Ames.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Ames, IAPleasant Hill, CAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock60.458.4
 Water Quality (100=best)61  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock93.986.9
 Physicians per Cap.178  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock109100
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Reviews for Ames    12 Reviews

Over 13 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 13 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 Pleasant Hill    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

rent is expensive here but it is  More

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Over 18 years ago

Great area for families with young children. There are lots of activities and fun things to do. Love the free concerts in the summer at City  More

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