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Meridian, MS vs Ames, IA

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Highlights
- There are 178 physicians per 100,000 people in Ames.
- There are 308 physicians per 100,000 people in Meridian.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Meridian, MSAmes, IAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock64.958.4
 Water Quality (100=best)86  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock97.186.9
 Physicians per Cap.308  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock126100
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Reviews for Meridian    4 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Meridian has so much to offer for a great stay, it’s affordable for visiting and for those who want to move to a family friendly town.  More

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Over 8 years ago

I lived in Meridian at one time. It's one of many places I've lived across the country so I feel I have a lot of places to compare to it. If you check the crime stats ,  More

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Over 10 years ago

Meridian has, essentially 3 parts. In one section, the residents are financially secure and these neighborhoods are fairly insulated from the criminal and related  More

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Reviews for Ames    12 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Hello, I am in San Jose Ca, but am seriously thinking of moving somewhere much slower for a better quality of living. I've just turned 59, so I'm kinda preparing for  More

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Over 13 years ago

Like every other city Ames has both good and bad points. The good points are: low cost of living, very friendly people, lots of outdoor activities and quite a few events  More

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Ames enjoys a high quality of life at a very affordable cost, substantially lower than many other communities. The presence of Iowa State University, a large (28,000  More

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