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Jackson, MS vs Athens, AL

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Highlights
- There are 50 physicians per 100,000 people in Athens.
- There are 333 physicians per 100,000 people in Jackson.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Jackson, MSAthens, ALUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock52.458.4
 Water Quality (100=best)20  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock84.786.9
 Physicians per Cap.333  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock106100
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Reviews for Jackson    27 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

Mississippi is improving and growing. The educational system is much better than one realizes. Mississippi produces college graduates. There are a large number of  More

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Over 7 years ago

Im in Pelahatchie,MS and I've been here before but my family tends to stay away from this area. I watch the news daily and all I hear is jackson. On the other note,  More

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Over 7 years ago

Im in Pelahatchie,MS and I've been here before but my family tends to stay away from this area. I watch the news daily and all I hear is jackson. On the other note,  More

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Reviews for Athens    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Nice place to  More

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Over 19 years ago

Can anyone comment on the humidity in or around Athens? Is the humidity only high in the summer? What about tornadoes in the  More

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Athens, Alabama is a good place to live. Although, there are few technical jobs there Huntsville is only a 30 minute drive away. Athens is a quiet town and an excellent  More

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