2026 Compare Cities Health:
Athens, TX vs Jackson, MS

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Highlights
- There are 333 physicians per 100,000 people in Jackson.
- There are 86 physicians per 100,000 people in Athens.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Athens, TXJackson, MSUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock41.858.4
 Water Quality (100=best)73  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock94.586.9
 Physicians per Cap.86  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock104100
   (100 = best)
Reviews for Athens    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Athens is a beautiful east Texas town. It is clean and friendly, but no one gets in a hurry! The traffic light are terrible, you have to stop at every one. They have  More

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Athens is a charming and nice community. Its clean and well thought- out. It could use more industry...but, so could east Texas in general. A big plus, is that Athens  More

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Reviews for Jackson    27 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

Mississippi is improving and growing. The educational system is much better than one realizes. Mississippi produces college graduates. There are a large number of  More

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Over 8 years ago

Im in Pelahatchie,MS and I've been here before but my family tends to stay away from this area. I watch the news daily and all I hear is jackson. On the other note,  More

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Over 8 years ago

Im in Pelahatchie,MS and I've been here before but my family tends to stay away from this area. I watch the news daily and all I hear is jackson. On the other note,  More

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