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Ankeny, IA vs West Lafayette, IN

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Highlights
- There are 199 physicians per 100,000 people in West Lafayette.
- There are 262 physicians per 100,000 people in Ankeny.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Ankeny, IAWest Lafayette, INUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock62.458.4
 Water Quality (100=best)60  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock91.386.9
 Physicians per Cap.262  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock84100
   (100 = best)
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 West Lafayette    11 Reviews

I am originally from Greencastle, Indiana, a nice friendly rural town and home to DePauw University. Presently, I live in West Lafayette, Indiana, due to my having been  More

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Over 11 years ago

It's a nice small town. It's too bad it's not closer to Indy. I think I would like it here  More

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Over 14 years ago

They have good schools, parks and always have events to  More

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