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Odessa, TX vs West Des Moines, IA

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Highlights
- There are 262 physicians per 100,000 people in West Des Moines.
- There are 134 physicians per 100,000 people in Odessa.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Odessa, TXWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock66.858.4
 Water Quality (100=best)50  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock9186.9
 Physicians per Cap.134  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock115100
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Reviews for Odessa    11 Reviews

You need to be a friendly person who likes people, isn't afraid to work hard, and have a strength of character that can handle challenges to make it here. Odessa sits on  More

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Over 4 years ago

I think Odessa is a perfect little west Texas town. There is pride in our homes, pride in our community and pride in our kids. No, it's not a fancy place, but you won't  More

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Over 7 years ago

Listen to me!!! Do not move to this place!! I was born in this dump and couldnt wait to leave! if you are anything but caucassion your opertunities are very very  More

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Reviews for West Des Moines    4 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

I just moved here from out-of-state a few months ago and have been pleasantly surprised by the broad range of activities and amenities available in this medium sized IA  More

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Over 16 years ago

Am contemplating a move to WDM from the East Coast (NYC). Might there be anyone out there that may have experienced this and could offer guidance or comment. Thanks.   More

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We just moved to West Des Moines and we love it here! We moved here three months ago and every weekend we have been able to do something different and fun. There is  More

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