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Lexington, KY vs Roanoke, VA

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Highlights
- There are 319 physicians per 100,000 people in Roanoke.
- There are 434 physicians per 100,000 people in Lexington.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Lexington, KYRoanoke, VAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock57.658.4
 Water Quality (100=best)70  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock84.986.9
 Physicians per Cap.434  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock109100
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Reviews for Lexington    62 Reviews

Lexington is a beautiful city. There are tons of tree lined streets and even trees in both sides of the city's only freeway. It's relatively small, which can be both  More

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Over 4 years ago

Very beautiful/underrated city!!  More

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I have lived here now for over five years, originally from the west coast and here is my top 10 for why you should NOT move here. #1 The Culture: They have none, it  More

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Reviews for Roanoke    44 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I’ve lived in Roanoke for 15 years, so I hope this comment can help those planning on moving here. Roanoke isn’t bad if you consider Roanoke county and Salem. Sure,  More

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I've lived here from 2 years and, goddamn, these people are stupid af. If I here coronavirus is a hoax and and fat people making comments at me for wearing a damn mask  More

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I was born and raised in Roanoke County (Oak Grove subdivision), departing in 1989 for a job in Texas. So my perspective on the area is dated, but might be valuable as  More

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