2025 Compare Cities Health:
Destin, FL vs Ruston, LA

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Highlights
- There are 172 physicians per 100,000 people in Ruston.
- There are 232 physicians per 100,000 people in Destin.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Destin, FLRuston, LAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock52.358.4
 Water Quality (100=best)90  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock97.386.9
 Physicians per Cap.232  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock104100
   (100 = best)
Reviews for Destin    14 Reviews

I find it amazing the place is rated one star - Yes the cost of housing is high especially as covid pushed more people to Florida. But living here is easy - three  More

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This tiny town is SO expensive. Unless you want a roach and mold infested place you will have to pay around $1800 or more and the “nice” places have reviews that scare  More

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I moved to Destin in 1987 when there was no development in the eastern part of town, only trees, beaches and a two lane road. I worked as a Sheriff's Deputy for over 30  More

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Reviews for Ruston    2 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Back stabbing little town you want get anywhere with out knowing people or have  More

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Very difficult to find a job here if you’re not hired by the university. When my husband got a job with the university, I didn’t think it would be so difficult for me  More

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