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Florence, OR vs Hickory, NC

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Highlights
- There are 237 physicians per 100,000 people in Hickory.
- There are 240 physicians per 100,000 people in Florence.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Florence, ORHickory, NCUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock51.958.4
 Water Quality (100=best)60  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock93.386.9
 Physicians per Cap.240  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock123100
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Reviews for Florence    13 Reviews

I'd like to retire to Florence from Southern California. San Diego is too crowded with dirty water from Mexico. It's also too expensive in coastal California and even  More

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I have concerns about the bear and cougar sitings Has anyone actually been attacked or killed? Should that stop me from moving to  More

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Over 8 years ago

We vacationed here every year for 15 years. Finally we bought a home within walking distance to the ocean three months ago. We love it. There is rain and fog, but the  More

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Reviews for Hickory    8 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Hickory is has wonderful amenities such as the science museum, children's museum, aquarium, art museum, symphony orchestra, and great universities. Its not far from  More

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Over 3 years ago

Hickory is a nice place to live. There are great parks here. Glen Hilton is a beautiful park with lots of play structures and tall trees nice elevated walking path.  More

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Cons, No ethnic diversity"... How is that a "Con"? That means it has a rich traditional culture, where most people share a interest in the same  More

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