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Beckley, WV vs Akron, OH

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Highlights
- There are 273 physicians per 100,000 people in Akron.
- There are 262 physicians per 100,000 people in Beckley.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Beckley, WVAkron, OHUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock52.658.4
 Water Quality (100=best)80  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock92.686.9
 Physicians per Cap.262  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock83100
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Reviews for Beckley    4 Reviews

I was born in Beckley, moved away and lived in a smaller town, and then two major cities. I have been back for 14 years. Beckley is not for everyone. If you are looking  More

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Over 6 years ago

Born and raised here. Moved to Florida for 17 years. The only reason I moved back was to care for parent. Though I love the seasons and wanted to leave Florida, this  More

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Over 17 years ago

Beckley is a great place for outdoor enthusiasts. There is an easily accesible ski resort 30 minutes away. Biking, kayaking, canoeing, whitewater rafting in beautiful  More

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Reviews for Akron    31 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I grew up and lived in Akron, OH for a majority of my life, with the exception of living in Panama City, FL for 8 years. The town is pretty decent, affordable utilities,  More

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Over 4 years ago

This area is completely run down. Ghetto with a capital  More

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My goodness, I had to create an account to counterbalance all the negative people. I grew up in Ellet, went to an Akron Public School, graduated with a bachelor's from  More

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