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Mount Airy, MD vs Black Mountain, NC

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Highlights
- There are 374 physicians per 100,000 people in Black Mountain.
- There are 123 physicians per 100,000 people in Mount Airy.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Mount Airy, MDBlack Mountain, NCUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock81.958.4
 Water Quality (100=best)50  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock82.286.9
 Physicians per Cap.123  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock115100
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Reviews for Mount Airy    6 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I grew up here small town beautiful . Left for the marines in 08 came home to a place i cant afford and replaced by people that act like they know the  More

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Its a great place to raise a family and send your children to good public schools. Close to Baltimore and Washington DC. Close to great restaurants. Downtown Frederick  More

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Over 12 years ago

First off yes the cost of living, particularly housing, is expensive. But that is in relation to the rest of the country. Compared to the DC burbs is a bargain. The  More

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Reviews for Black Mountain    3 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I lived in Black Mountain for about ten years and loved it! Beautiful scenery, friendly people, and a great vibe. I had to move back to my home state because of family  More

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Over 14 years ago

Moved to the mountains only 2 years ago from a big NC city. Thought this area near Asheville would be nice, but the people here are unkind and no one associates outside  More

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Over 17 years ago

There is no town in the US that is more similar to a Thonas Kinkade painting than Black Mountain, NC. You have to experience the magic of the mountains here to  More

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