2025 Compare Cities Health:
Macomb, IL vs Alton, IL

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Highlights
- There are 115 physicians per 100,000 people in Alton.
- There are 118 physicians per 100,000 people in Macomb.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Macomb, ILAlton, ILUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock57.158.4
 Water Quality (100=best)60  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock82.286.9
 Physicians per Cap.118  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock101100
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Reviews for Macomb    2 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I moved here in 2020. I have found services in this area to be lacking. Especially, handymen, and general house repairs. The town itself is safe, quiet. not much goes  More

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Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Low crime rate 2. Excellent school system 3. Low cost of living and housing 4. Affordable place to live 5. Home to Western Illinois University, a "Best in  More

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Reviews for Alton    7 Reviews

My wife, daughter, and I moved here from Phoenix Metro March 2022 and have been very happy with our move. The people have been great, having four seasons is great, and  More

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Over 2 years ago

Not sure why such low reviews. I moved here from St. Louis. Crime in Alton is NOTHING compared to that. Maybe 1 or 2 homicides a year and those are generally people  More

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Over 10 years ago

Unfortunately, Alton has become a run down, poverty stricken area. Jobs are very limited and do not pay well. Unless you plan on commuting to St. Louis for work, you  More

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