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Racine, WI vs West Des Moines, IA

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Highlights
- There are 262 physicians per 100,000 people in West Des Moines.
- There are 146 physicians per 100,000 people in Racine.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Racine, WIWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock66.858.4
 Water Quality (100=best)30  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock9186.9
 Physicians per Cap.146  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock115100
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Reviews for Racine    9 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

Sad to see how far it has fallen over the last three decades or so. Still very depressed  More

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This city is a complete mess. I have lived all over the US for work and this place is a little Detroit after the great depression post 2008. Work is non-existent and  More

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Over 12 years ago

No jobs, no recreation. Poor education. High crime.  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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