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Independence, KS vs Paola, KS

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Highlights
- There are 77 physicians per 100,000 people in Paola.
- There are 120 physicians per 100,000 people in Independence.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Independence, KSPaola, KSUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock5858.4
 Water Quality (100=best)60  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock96.186.9
 Physicians per Cap.120  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock97100
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Reviews for Independence    3 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

I did not and would not move here by choice,Uncle Sam moved me here temporarily. Crime rate is low but there is no economy. Walmart is the biggest employer and the only  More

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Over 19 years ago

Did not move here by choice and would not live here by  More

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Over 19 years ago

The schools in independence are adequate but nothing special. I beleive the taxes are too high and that the schools are not seening enough of the tax money to keep them  More

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Reviews for Paola    2 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

nice small town. Has a Walmart and a Price chopper. Also several GOOD restaurants. The best Mexican food I have had in Kansas at the end of Baptiste. excellent deli in  More

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Over 16 years ago

From this review, Paola sounds like a very nice area. And for the most part, it is. I couldn't of chosen a better place to grow up. You're close enough to the city to  More

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