2025 Compare Cities Health:
Ames, IA vs Silver Spring, MD

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Highlights
- There are 506 physicians per 100,000 people in Silver Spring.
- There are 178 physicians per 100,000 people in Ames.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Ames, IASilver Spring, MDUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock23.658.4
 Water Quality (100=best)61  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock9986.9
 Physicians per Cap.178  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock93100
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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 Silver Spring    18 Reviews

Growing up in Silver Spring, my family and I have been residents for the better part of 25 years. Although some of the development has been great (Discovery Channel, new  More

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What a delightful school! The first time we drove up to the school, our first impression was of the charming shaded playground with wooden structures and surrounding  More

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What a delightful school! The first time we drove up to the school, our first impression was of the charming shaded playground with wooden structures and surrounding  More

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