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Houma, LA vs Melbourne, FL

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Highlights
- There are 208 physicians per 100,000 people in Melbourne.
- There are 142 physicians per 100,000 people in Houma.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Houma, LAMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock70.858.4
 Water Quality (100=best)40  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock9686.9
 Physicians per Cap.142  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock94100
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Reviews for Houma    4 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I lived in Houma from 2 years of age until 61. If you love fishing, eating fried/boiled seafood, and enjoy hot humid weather, this is your town. Except for having easy  More

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Over 16 years ago

Houma has absolutely nothing to  More

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Over 17 years ago

Hot summers; significant hurricanes and tropical storms about once every 5  More

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Reviews for Melbourne    28 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Moved here from Ohio 3 months ago, trying not to be disappointed, there isn't much to do, its really small and shopping is bad. I wanted out of Cleveland but didn't  More

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I have lived in many areas of this town. It is growing and has a nice selection of older and very new areas. The access to beaches and parks is quick and well kept.   More

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The rating on here is accurate. Crime is rather high. There's shootings and killings constantly. If you're coming from another state, just check floridatoday.com at  More

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