2025 Compare Cities Health:
Lawrence, KS vs Springfield, MO

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Highlights
- There are 304 physicians per 100,000 people in Springfield.
- There are 169 physicians per 100,000 people in Lawrence.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Lawrence, KSSpringfield, MOUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock50.258.4
 Water Quality (100=best)45  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock79.586.9
 Physicians per Cap.169  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock102100
   (100 = best)
Reviews for Lawrence    19 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

I don't know why people have written negative reviews about Lawrence, but I have lived here for two years and love it. The quality of life is great - it is a college  More

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Over 12 years ago

Great college town, wonderful people and community. Fun  More

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Over 13 years ago

While I was a grad student at KU I lived in Lawrence, KS. I was unimpressed by the town and even less impressed by the over-inflated ego of its inhabitants. Let's be  More

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Reviews for Springfield    74 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

For a town of 165,000 we have entertainment options far above similar sized communities. Pro Baseball, Bass Pro, Hammons Hall. Art Museums, Wonders of Wildlife  More

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We're somewhat new to this area... having recently moved from AZ. We find the residents are more polite and generally much nicer here. Residents actually have a  More

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Over 4 years ago

So much wrong in this town I don't know where to start. Apparently, all the a$$ holes of the state circle over Springfield. The do-nothing cops are worthless, as is the  More

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