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Fairmont, WV vs Columbia, SC

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Highlights
- There are 268 physicians per 100,000 people in Columbia.
- There are 144 physicians per 100,000 people in Fairmont.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Fairmont, WVColumbia, SCUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock39.958.4
 Water Quality (100=best)40  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock87.786.9
 Physicians per Cap.144  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock107100
   (100 = best)
Reviews for Fairmont    2 Reviews

I find Fairmont to be a pretty good town to raise kids. You get to be a "big fish in a little pond" here. Everyone knows you and looks after you if you want to let them.  More

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Over 14 years ago

This is not so much a comment about where I live, but more of me ,looking for some helpful suggestions. I live in West Virgina, been here all my life. And now I'm  More

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Reviews for Columbia    50 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I love living in Columbia! I recently graduated from USC and plan to stay. I read the reviews posted here and it shows that like many cities, your experience will depend  More

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Loved living in Columbia, SC prior to my job transfer. It's the perfect size - plenty to do, but still a laid back place. People are extremely friendly, there are  More

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Columbia is such a unique and underrated place. It has a lot of character and history, and good nature trails. Everything feels accessible (by car) and you can get from  More

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