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Chester, VA vs Elkins, WV

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Highlights
- There are 192 physicians per 100,000 people in Elkins.
- There are 230 physicians per 100,000 people in Chester.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Chester, VAElkins, WVUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock77.658.4
 Water Quality (100=best)70  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock98.586.9
 Physicians per Cap.230  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock116100
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Reviews for Chester    6 Reviews

I just recently discovered a little suburb of Richmond, called Chester. Yes, it is small and not much going on in that area - but if you want a peaceful area to live -  More

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I grew up in Chester and it really isn't a bad place to live if you like living in a very populated area. It has great schools, low crime, easy access to both Richmond  More

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Chester, because of its location midway between Richmond, VA and Petersburg, VA, was once just a train station. With residential growth in affluent Chesterfield County  More

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Reviews for Elkins    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

I submitted my review in response to another review, Gina, regarding Elkins, WV, but I'm not sure it was actually submitted. It was lengthy and I cannot resubmit it at  More

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Over 18 years ago

Elkins is a fairly small town and very safe place to live. We have a great college right here and it is a good place to live if you want a variety in weather and  More

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