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Golden, CO vs Palmer, AK

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- There are 113 physicians per 100,000 people in Palmer.
- There are 193 physicians per 100,000 people in Golden.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Golden, COPalmer, AKUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock77.358.4
 Water Quality (100=best)89  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock96.286.9
 Physicians per Cap.193  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock112100
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Reviews for Golden    5 Reviews

...6 months of winter from the first snowfall to the last. Lots of warm, sunny days in between. However...just when you think you can get out your shorts and sandals,  More

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It doesn't get any better than this little town, nestled between two stunning mesas. Beauty abounds in every direction. You have that "small town feel" but are just  More

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Over 11 years ago

Golden is a fantastic place to have a family! Close to metro Denver, but close to the mountains and all its recreation. The schools are very good! My boys are 5 and  More

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Reviews for Palmer    3 Reviews

The first time I saw Palmer was in 1974. It's grown up from the old days of farm country complete with 4-H clubs, fields of crops and livestock. Gone are most of the  More

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Over 19 years ago

The four months of cold and dark. Winter lasts about 8 months, but the real cold, dark lasts about 4 months. It is getting harder and harder to deal with as I get  More

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Over 19 years ago

I have lived in Palmer for 11 years. I love everything about it except about four months of the dark, cold winters. The people are  More

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