2025 Compare Cities Health:
Opelousas, LA vs Meridian, MS

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Highlights
- There are 308 physicians per 100,000 people in Meridian.
- There are 156 physicians per 100,000 people in Opelousas.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Opelousas, LAMeridian, MSUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock26.458.4
 Water Quality (100=best)10  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock92.286.9
 Physicians per Cap.156  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock103100
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Reviews for Opelousas    2 Reviews

After living in Opelousas, for 18 months I'll respond to changes from my provous post. The 24 Hour liquior sales has been banned, except at the Evangeline Downs  More

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Over 18 years ago

Hello all I'm new to Opelousas, At first When i moved here I was like why did I move here, The Roads are horrible , Infrustructure needs lots of updating (Ex. Water  More

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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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