2026 Compare Cities Health:
Galax, VA vs Beckley, WV

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Highlights
- There are 262 physicians per 100,000 people in Beckley.
- There are 665 physicians per 100,000 people in Galax.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Galax, VABeckley, WVUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock66.658.4
 Water Quality (100=best)100  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock93.486.9
 Physicians per Cap.665  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock107100
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Reviews for Galax    5 Reviews

We moved here 8 years ago from Ohio and love it. We find the people very friendly, the climate nice, and the mountains beautiful. It isn't for everyone as there isn't  More

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Over 11 years ago

nice place to live  More

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Over 16 years ago

Bring your own job (and hopefully a few more), make friends, enlarge your cultural horizons and you will find Galax and Grayson County most agreeable. Inexpensive  More

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Reviews for Beckley    4 Reviews

I was born in Beckley, moved away and lived in a smaller town, and then two major cities. I have been back for 14 years. Beckley is not for everyone. If you are looking  More

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Over 7 years ago

Born and raised here. Moved to Florida for 17 years. The only reason I moved back was to care for parent. Though I love the seasons and wanted to leave Florida, this  More

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Over 18 years ago

Beckley is a great place for outdoor enthusiasts. There is an easily accesible ski resort 30 minutes away. Biking, kayaking, canoeing, whitewater rafting in beautiful  More

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