2026 Compare Cities Health:
Prospect, KY vs Blacksburg, VA

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Highlights
- There are 180 physicians per 100,000 people in Blacksburg.
- There are 335 physicians per 100,000 people in Prospect.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Prospect, KYBlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock73.558.4
 Water Quality (100=best)13  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock98.986.9
 Physicians per Cap.335  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock115100
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Reviews for Prospect    3 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Although housing is more expensive than most other cities in Kentucky, as are the real estate taxes it is worth it for the piece of mind and the great schools. Otherwise  More

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Quick response to what was posted. I would say her post is inaccurate except for the part about taxes. People are friendlier and more laid back than the people up  More

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Everything is relative as the saying goes, but we transplanted here from Germantown, TN (which we loved)to Prospect, KY (suburb of Louisville). We find the people are  More

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Reviews for Blacksburg    12 Reviews

Over 10 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 15 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 15 years ago

4 great seasons without  More

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