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Castaic, CA vs Rio Rancho, NM

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Highlights
- There are 120 physicians per 100,000 people in Rio Rancho.
- There are 211 physicians per 100,000 people in Castaic.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Castaic, CARio Rancho, NMUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock69.158.4
 Water Quality (100=best)52  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock94.286.9
 Physicians per Cap.211  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock82100
   (100 = best)
Reviews for Castaic    3 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I've lived in northern Castaic for 14 years so this review is for northern Castaic Pros: convenient freeway access, boating on Lake Castaic, lots of gas stations,  More

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Over 11 years ago

Formerly a "truck stop" town, Castaic is the last town before going over the Grapevine, heading North on I-5 towards San Francisco. The town is unincorporated and sits  More

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Over 12 years ago

I currently live in Valencia. Before I consider purchasing a house in Castaic off Lake Hughes Rd and closer to the lake, is it safe to live in this neighborhood? Any  More

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Reviews for Rio Rancho    21 Reviews

I have lived in the area for the past three years with my husband. Although vastly better than Albuquerque, this is not a safe area. We have had overt and petty crime on  More

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The pros: -Fairly good year-round weather. Sunny days outnumber cloudy days, there are days when the temps fall below freezing and the sun will still be shining. It's  More

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Over 5 years ago

Affordable housing, low crime (compared to Albuquerque), awesome weather with all 4 seasons, beautiful environment and some pretty awesome people. I love Rio Rancho,  More

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