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Festus, MO vs Alton, IL

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Highlights
- There are 115 physicians per 100,000 people in Alton.
- There are 50 physicians per 100,000 people in Festus.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Festus, MOAlton, ILUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock57.158.4
 Water Quality (100=best)73  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock82.286.9
 Physicians per Cap.50  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock101100
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Reviews for Festus    6 Reviews

I’ve lived in Festus for 3 years. It’s a beautiful town. I would describe the neighborhoods as picturesque. I love to drive around looking at all the houses and the  More

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Over 9 years ago

The first eighteen months of living here, my property was vandalized nine times. This was done by my neighbors. They drive in my yard, do donuts with their truck in my  More

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Over 9 years ago

Festus Missouri makes Illinois look appealing! The assaults start before you even move in. During home inspection, the neighbor drove across the yard. Shortly after  More

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Reviews for Alton    7 Reviews

My wife, daughter, and I moved here from Phoenix Metro March 2022 and have been very happy with our move. The people have been great, having four seasons is great, and  More

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Over 2 years ago

Not sure why such low reviews. I moved here from St. Louis. Crime in Alton is NOTHING compared to that. Maybe 1 or 2 homicides a year and those are generally people  More

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Over 10 years ago

Unfortunately, Alton has become a run down, poverty stricken area. Jobs are very limited and do not pay well. Unless you plan on commuting to St. Louis for work, you  More

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