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Oak Ridge, TN vs Blacksburg, VA

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Highlights
- There are 180 physicians per 100,000 people in Blacksburg.
- There are 218 physicians per 100,000 people in Oak Ridge.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Oak Ridge, TNBlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock73.558.4
 Water Quality (100=best)56  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock98.986.9
 Physicians per Cap.218  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock115100
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Reviews for Oak Ridge    8 Reviews

Overall it's on the positive side. It's pretty boring but it can feel like a real home at times. It could stand to be a hair closer to Western Knoxville.. Melton lake  More

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Over 5 years ago

Oak Ridge is located in beautiful East TN, has excellent public schools, is very safe for families, and is only 15-30 min away from Knoxville.  More

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Marginal, at best. Lack of social and business skills to perform anything but menial tasks. No clue about customer service, business etiquette or basic business  More

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Reviews for Blacksburg    12 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Growing up I thought my city was the best thing since sliced bread. However, since moving to Blacksburg I have changed my tune. Amazing community and  More

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Over 14 years ago

Blacksburg is a very nice place overall, but like others has its pros and cons. It's a small, clean, quaint college town amid rural farmland and forested mountains. The  More

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Over 14 years ago

4 great seasons without  More

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