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Franklin, NC vs Murphy, NC

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Highlights
- There are 110 physicians per 100,000 people in Murphy.
- There are 205 physicians per 100,000 people in Franklin.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Franklin, NCMurphy, NCUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock76.858.4
 Water Quality (100=best)85  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock95.386.9
 Physicians per Cap.205  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock115100
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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 Murphy    3 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Any & all information on living in your area will be very much appreciated. Middle schools, community collage, shopping, transportation, housing & community  More

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Over 16 years ago

I moved to Murphy to get away from the hustle in Florida. I found the mountains so beautiful. But there is no work there. It's basically a place for retire's. The people  More

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Over 17 years ago

I moved here over 12 yrs ago and have loved being here ever since.Two children to raise as a single mom and found it less exspensive then our previous home in Florida,  More

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