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Hickory, NC vs Opelousas, LA

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Highlights
- There are 156 physicians per 100,000 people in Opelousas.
- There are 237 physicians per 100,000 people in Hickory.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Hickory, NCOpelousas, LAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock51.958.4
 Water Quality (100=best)60  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock96.286.9
 Physicians per Cap.237  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock98100
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Reviews for Hickory    8 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Hickory is has wonderful amenities such as the science museum, children's museum, aquarium, art museum, symphony orchestra, and great universities. Its not far from  More

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Over 3 years ago

Hickory is a nice place to live. There are great parks here. Glen Hilton is a beautiful park with lots of play structures and tall trees nice elevated walking path.  More

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Cons, No ethnic diversity"... How is that a "Con"? That means it has a rich traditional culture, where most people share a interest in the same  More

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Reviews for Opelousas    2 Reviews

After living in Opelousas, for 18 months I'll respond to changes from my provous post. The 24 Hour liquior sales has been banned, except at the Evangeline Downs  More

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Over 18 years ago

Hello all I'm new to Opelousas, At first When i moved here I was like why did I move here, The Roads are horrible , Infrustructure needs lots of updating (Ex. Water  More

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