2026 Compare Cities Health:
Jacksonville, NC vs Gainesville, FL

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Highlights
- There are 470 physicians per 100,000 people in Gainesville.
- There are 99 physicians per 100,000 people in Jacksonville.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Jacksonville, NCGainesville, FLUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock39.558.4
 Water Quality (100=best)86  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock92.786.9
 Physicians per Cap.99  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock102100
   (100 = best)
Reviews for Jacksonville    12 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

My husband and I are older, he is a disabled veteran and we are retired on moderate to low income. We have lived in different areas including SC. Some pros of living in  More

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Over 10 years ago

Jacksonville North Carolina is a great area to live considering the proximity to the beach and the low cost of living. The area has experienced tremendous growth in the  More

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Hello, we will be moving to the Jacksonville area this fall and need some advice. We will be moving from TX, so we have never been to Jacksonville before and know  More

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Reviews for Gainesville    60 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I've lived here most of my life. It's changed a lot, and a lot of the locals don't like it. Because it's home to one of the largest universities in the country, we see a  More

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Lovely diverse city! People is nice and there is always something to do. Outdoors activities are awesome! The springs are beautiful and there are plenty of hiking  More

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Gainesville has the highest taxes and electrical rates in the state. The city is run by a bunch of liberals who have no idea what they are doing. Crime and homelessness  More

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