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Franklin, NC vs Hickory, NC

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Highlights
- There are 237 physicians per 100,000 people in Hickory.
- There are 205 physicians per 100,000 people in Franklin.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Franklin, NCHickory, NCUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock51.958.4
 Water Quality (100=best)85  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock93.386.9
 Physicians per Cap.205  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock123100
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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 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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