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Florence, OR vs Ocean Shores, WA

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Highlights
- There are 98 physicians per 100,000 people in Ocean Shores.
- There are 240 physicians per 100,000 people in Florence.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Florence, OROcean Shores, WAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock94.858.4
 Water Quality (100=best)60  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock92.886.9
 Physicians per Cap.240  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock107100
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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 Ocean Shores    7 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

We are going on our 3rd year in OS. We love the small town feel, the low stress and feeling of safety. This is all for the winter months mind you. In the summer, it is a  More

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Over 10 years ago

Wonderful beach town.... we're going into our second year and I disagree with the grocery store comments and the weather. Yes, it rains or drizzles on occasion, but the  More

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We invested in Ocean Shores as a second home to spend our weekends after the work week stress. I'm also a property manager that works in Washington, Oregon and  More

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