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Gainesville, FL vs Fernandina Beach, FL

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Highlights
- There are 91 physicians per 100,000 people in Fernandina Beach.
- There are 470 physicians per 100,000 people in Gainesville.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Gainesville, FLFernandina Beach, FLUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock64.758.4
 Water Quality (100=best)45  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock99.586.9
 Physicians per Cap.470  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock121100
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Reviews for Gainesville    60 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I've lived here most of my life. It's changed a lot, and a lot of the locals don't like it. Because it's home to one of the largest universities in the country, we see a  More

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Lovely diverse city! People is nice and there is always something to do. Outdoors activities are awesome! The springs are beautiful and there are plenty of hiking  More

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Gainesville has the highest taxes and electrical rates in the state. The city is run by a bunch of liberals who have no idea what they are doing. Crime and homelessness  More

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Reviews for Fernandina Beach    8 Reviews

We traveled the entire east and west coasts of Florida and the entire east coast of Georgia. We LOVED St. Marys GA. but decided on Amelia Island... Mainly because AI has  More

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Over 5 years ago

There is no place in Florida like Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach. The beach is beautiful.. But, best of all are the people. Real Southern hospitality... Southern charm  More

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Over 11 years ago

Came back to Fernandina after a long hiatus. Fernandina has always been a magical place, but many things are getting better. The restaurant scene has improved  More

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