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Marion, IA vs Wausau, WI

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Highlights
- There are 258 physicians per 100,000 people in Wausau.
- There are 175 physicians per 100,000 people in Marion.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Marion, IAWausau, WIUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock66.758.4
 Water Quality (100=best)68  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock71.586.9
 Physicians per Cap.175  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock105100
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Reviews for Marion    3 Reviews

I've lived in Marion for ~22 years now, and it has its pros (+) and cons (-): + Marion is one of the safest places to live in the country. + The cost of living vs  More

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Over 15 years ago

Marion is clean, affordable and has one of the lowest crime rates in the state. The people here are friendly and helpful. Marion shares a border with Cedar Rapids  More

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Marion is one of the fastest growing communities in Iowa. We have a highly educated workforce, affordable housing, low crime and excellent education. Plus, there is much  More

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Reviews for Wausau    6 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I visited Wausau during the summer and it was a very nice change from Phoenix. The people were friendly & helpful. It was a little humid than what I’m used to but  More

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Beautiful area geographically but beneath that beauty are some of the most overly conservative, unfriendly, judgemental people anywhere. Very hard to make friends here  More

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I LIVED IN WAUSAU WI OVER 23 YEARS AGO. I RELOCATED TO WYOMING IN 1990 FOR GOVERMENT POSITION. NOW RETIRED FROM FEDERAL SERVICE, I WILL BE MOVING BACK TO THE UPPER  More

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