2025 Compare Cities Health:
Emporia, KS vs Ankeny, IA

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Highlights
- There are 262 physicians per 100,000 people in Ankeny.
- There are 123 physicians per 100,000 people in Emporia.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Emporia, KSAnkeny, IAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock70.158.4
 Water Quality (100=best)68  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock9186.9
 Physicians per Cap.123  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock115100
   (100 = best)
Reviews for Emporia    3 Reviews

I hated Emporia when we first moved here 7 years ago, but have since grown to love it. At first I thought there was nothing to do, but the community has a lot to offer  More

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Over 17 years ago

In emporia there is serval very good churches to pick from so u can find a good church home  More

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Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Low crime rate 2. Low cost of living and housing 3. Affordable place to live Cons: 1. Bad weather 2. Poor school system 3. High unemployment 4. Not  More

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Reviews for Ankeny    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

I moved to Ankeny from Southern CA in June, 2005. My immediate and lasting impression is the incredible home values here, the relatively low population density, and the  More

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Over 17 years ago

Ankeny is a great community to raise a family or to be single. The shools are wonderful and so many activities for kids and families. The weather when it is good, it  More

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Over 18 years ago

We don't call it "Ankenytopia" for nothing! This is the best town in Iowa! The schools are top-notch, the town is growing and getting more attractions. We are missing  More

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