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Ankeny, IA vs Brookings, SD

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Highlights
- There are 74 physicians per 100,000 people in Brookings.
- There are 262 physicians per 100,000 people in Ankeny.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Ankeny, IABrookings, SDUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock83.258.4
 Water Quality (100=best)60  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock97.586.9
 Physicians per Cap.262  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock98100
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Reviews for Ankeny    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

I moved to Ankeny from Southern CA in June, 2005. My immediate and lasting impression is the incredible home values here, the relatively low population density, and the  More

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Over 17 years ago

Ankeny is a great community to raise a family or to be single. The shools are wonderful and so many activities for kids and families. The weather when it is good, it  More

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Over 18 years ago

We don't call it "Ankenytopia" for nothing! This is the best town in Iowa! The schools are top-notch, the town is growing and getting more attractions. We are missing  More

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Reviews for Brookings    5 Reviews

The 165-foot tall Coughlin Campanile in Brookings, SD, can be seen from miles away, marking Brookings, South Dakota, home of South Dakota State University. The  More

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Over 16 years ago

Nice Midwestern  More

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i am originally from arizona, abandoned here by my ex husband. being a minority in the area is not the best idea as this city is slow to accept new comers to the area.  More

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