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Franklin, NC vs Ames, IA

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Highlights
- There are 178 physicians per 100,000 people in Ames.
- There are 205 physicians per 100,000 people in Franklin.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Franklin, NCAmes, IAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock64.958.4
 Water Quality (100=best)85  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock97.186.9
 Physicians per Cap.205  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock126100
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Reviews for Franklin    4 Reviews

Great mountain town. Friendly people and lots to do.  More

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Over 10 years ago

I agree with some of the posts on here saying that Franklin is more than willing to take your money, but it's difficult to fit in if you 'aren't from around here, are  More

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Franklin will welcome you if you are a vacationer but move here and it is a whole different story. We are one of those families that would vacation here every year and  More

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Reviews for Ames    12 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Hello, I am in San Jose Ca, but am seriously thinking of moving somewhere much slower for a better quality of living. I've just turned 59, so I'm kinda preparing for  More

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Over 13 years ago

Like every other city Ames has both good and bad points. The good points are: low cost of living, very friendly people, lots of outdoor activities and quite a few events  More

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Ames enjoys a high quality of life at a very affordable cost, substantially lower than many other communities. The presence of Iowa State University, a large (28,000  More

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