2025 Compare Cities Health:
Florence, SC vs Athens, AL

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Highlights
- There are 50 physicians per 100,000 people in Athens.
- There are 264 physicians per 100,000 people in Florence.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Florence, SCAthens, ALUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock52.458.4
 Water Quality (100=best)47  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock84.786.9
 Physicians per Cap.264  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock106100
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Reviews for Florence    18 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

The short version: high humidty+high temps+mosquitoes, high crime, terrible schools, poor dining choices, no outdoor activities, very few entertainment options,  More

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Some people have actually lived here for 30 years? I can't even imagine what your perspective is or what your life is like. Like anything in life, it's all about  More

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I've lived in Florence for over 30 years and think it's a great place to live, work and play. It's a progressive community that is welcoming to newcomers of all ages  More

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Reviews for Athens    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Nice place to  More

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Over 19 years ago

Can anyone comment on the humidity in or around Athens? Is the humidity only high in the summer? What about tornadoes in the  More

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Athens, Alabama is a good place to live. Although, there are few technical jobs there Huntsville is only a 30 minute drive away. Athens is a quiet town and an excellent  More

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