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Brevard, NC vs Hickory, NC

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Highlights
- There are 237 physicians per 100,000 people in Hickory.
- There are 151 physicians per 100,000 people in Brevard.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Brevard, NCHickory, NCUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock51.958.4
 Water Quality (100=best)71  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock93.386.9
 Physicians per Cap.151  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock123100
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Reviews for Brevard    8 Reviews

Pretty scenery...but very clickish. Out of towners are the only friendly people. Living in the county is absolutely horrible. Vandalism, poaching, trespassing are  More

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The reason I’m writing this review is because I was really surprised when I saw low scores on Brevard. We have had a place up in the mountains right outside of Brevard  More

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Over 7 years ago

I’ve lived here for three years. I love the beautiful mountains but it rains all the time. Fifty six inches a year, the second highest in America. Summers are the worst  More

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Reviews for Hickory    8 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Hickory is has wonderful amenities such as the science museum, children's museum, aquarium, art museum, symphony orchestra, and great universities. Its not far from  More

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Over 3 years ago

Hickory is a nice place to live. There are great parks here. Glen Hilton is a beautiful park with lots of play structures and tall trees nice elevated walking path.  More

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Cons, No ethnic diversity"... How is that a "Con"? That means it has a rich traditional culture, where most people share a interest in the same  More

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