2025 Compare Cities Health:
Richmond, KY vs Beckley, WV

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Highlights
- There are 262 physicians per 100,000 people in Beckley.
- There are 121 physicians per 100,000 people in Richmond.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Richmond, KYBeckley, WVUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock66.658.4
 Water Quality (100=best)60  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock93.486.9
 Physicians per Cap.121  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock107100
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Reviews for Richmond    4 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

Keep this between us... Richmond is a hidden gem. A small university town close to a large city (Lexington is 30 minutes away) and less than two hour from very large  More

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For a smallish town, Richmond offers a convenient location and great small restaurants. Fortunately it is also wedged between Lexington and little Berea, both with more  More

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Over 16 years ago

Major university town of small size (30,000), and conveniently located 30 miles from Lexington,  More

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Reviews for Beckley    4 Reviews

I was born in Beckley, moved away and lived in a smaller town, and then two major cities. I have been back for 14 years. Beckley is not for everyone. If you are looking  More

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Over 6 years ago

Born and raised here. Moved to Florida for 17 years. The only reason I moved back was to care for parent. Though I love the seasons and wanted to leave Florida, this  More

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Over 17 years ago

Beckley is a great place for outdoor enthusiasts. There is an easily accesible ski resort 30 minutes away. Biking, kayaking, canoeing, whitewater rafting in beautiful  More

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