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Houma, LA vs Waco, TX

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Highlights
- There are 179 physicians per 100,000 people in Waco.
- There are 142 physicians per 100,000 people in Houma.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Houma, LAWaco, TXUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock50.958.4
 Water Quality (100=best)40  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock96.286.9
 Physicians per Cap.142  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock92100
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Reviews for Houma    4 Reviews

Over 8 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 17 years ago

Houma has absolutely nothing to  More

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Over 18 years ago

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

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Reviews for Waco    20 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

This town is a nightmare for all nearby towns or people passing through. Expect to add an hour to your trip if you're passing through. Traffic. Traffic traffic.  More

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Best city in Texas when you count traffic, housing cost, eateries, Baylor Bear sports, largest urban lake in Texas, Texas Rangers Hall of Fame, Texas Sports Hall of  More

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i was raised in waco tx and recently moved to country to get away from the drama and crime associated w living in waco.But it seems now the city of Waco has purchased  More

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