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Dickinson, ND vs Ames, IA

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Highlights
- There are 178 physicians per 100,000 people in Ames.
- There are 93 physicians per 100,000 people in Dickinson.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Dickinson, NDAmes, IAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock64.958.4
 Water Quality (100=best)59  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock97.186.9
 Physicians per Cap.93  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock126100
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Reviews for Dickinson    5 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

I lived in ND all of my life until my son got married to a gal from MN. I moved to the city in which she lived. Sometimes I regret leaving my family behind to go to  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have lived in Dickinson for over 10 years. It is a very conservative town, but the university helps bring in some diversity. I enjoy the open country and the  More

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This is an EXTREMELY religious town (catholic mainly). If you are not interested in religion you will not be welcome in this  More

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Reviews for Ames    12 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Hello, I am in San Jose Ca, but am seriously thinking of moving somewhere much slower for a better quality of living. I've just turned 59, so I'm kinda preparing for  More

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Over 13 years ago

Like every other city Ames has both good and bad points. The good points are: low cost of living, very friendly people, lots of outdoor activities and quite a few events  More

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Ames enjoys a high quality of life at a very affordable cost, substantially lower than many other communities. The presence of Iowa State University, a large (28,000  More

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