2026 Compare Cities Health:
Lake Jackson, TX vs Melbourne, FL

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- There are 208 physicians per 100,000 people in Melbourne.
- There are 137 physicians per 100,000 people in Lake Jackson.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Lake Jackson, TXMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock70.858.4
 Water Quality (100=best)64  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock9686.9
 Physicians per Cap.137  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock94100
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Reviews for Lake Jackson    2 Reviews

Lake Jackson is a really nice place to raise a family. The schools are great in this part of the Brazosport area school district. The town has a lot of white collar  More

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Lake Jackson is an okayish place to grow up, but it is absolutely deadly for an adult. There's nothing there except chemical companies, cattle, and prison farms.   More

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Reviews for Melbourne    28 Reviews

Over 5 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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