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New Bern, NC vs Hickory, NC

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Highlights
- There are 237 physicians per 100,000 people in Hickory.
- There are 221 physicians per 100,000 people in New Bern.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 New Bern, NCHickory, NCUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock51.958.4
 Water Quality (100=best)80  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock93.386.9
 Physicians per Cap.221  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock123100
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Reviews for New Bern    12 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

New Bern is a nice quiet town. The people are very nice. The cost of living is low which would be great if you are retiring from a big city. There is always a place eat,  More

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I’ve lived here for my hole Life I’m 12 and I just wanna say if u what snow every xmas and on Xmas don’t come here bc u won’t get it. Now if u want a very hot summer  More

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Over 5 years ago

My wife and I spent a week here and found it to be an enjoyable area. I have been looking to move to NC for a while now and I think this trip talked her into it.  More

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Reviews for Hickory    8 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Hickory is has wonderful amenities such as the science museum, children's museum, aquarium, art museum, symphony orchestra, and great universities. Its not far from  More

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Over 3 years ago

Hickory is a nice place to live. There are great parks here. Glen Hilton is a beautiful park with lots of play structures and tall trees nice elevated walking path.  More

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Cons, No ethnic diversity"... How is that a "Con"? That means it has a rich traditional culture, where most people share a interest in the same  More

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