2025 Compare Cities Health:
Gulf Shores, AL vs Marion, IA

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- There are 175 physicians per 100,000 people in Marion.
- There are 173 physicians per 100,000 people in Gulf Shores.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Gulf Shores, ALMarion, IAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock70.358.4
 Water Quality (100=best)67  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock91.686.9
 Physicians per Cap.173  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock118100
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Reviews for Gulf Shores    6 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Owned a place there for 20 years and spend a few weeks each season there. Heading back in a few weeks! Lows: Spotty internet for work. Saturday traffic. Hurricanes.  More

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I know that there are a few people out there that would just as soon throw rotten tomatoes at me for saying what I’m about to say, but I hate, hate, HATE living in Gulf  More

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Over 14 years ago

Gulf Shores offers many sunny days, compared to the rest of Baldwin County.  More

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Reviews for Marion    3 Reviews

I've lived in Marion for ~22 years now, and it has its pros (+) and cons (-): + Marion is one of the safest places to live in the country. + The cost of living vs  More

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Over 15 years ago

Marion is clean, affordable and has one of the lowest crime rates in the state. The people here are friendly and helpful. Marion shares a border with Cedar Rapids  More

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Marion is one of the fastest growing communities in Iowa. We have a highly educated workforce, affordable housing, low crime and excellent education. Plus, there is much  More

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