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Rio Rancho, NM vs Ames, IA

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Highlights
- There are 178 physicians per 100,000 people in Ames.
- There are 120 physicians per 100,000 people in Rio Rancho.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.

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 Rio Rancho, NMAmes, IAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)69.164.958.4
 Water Quality (100=best)606155
 Superfund Sites (100=best)94.297.186.9
 Physicians per Cap.120178210
 Health Cost82126100

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Reviews for Rio Rancho    21 Reviews

I have lived in the area for the past three years with my husband. Although vastly better than Albuquerque, this is not a safe area. We have had overt and petty crime on  More

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The pros: -Fairly good year-round weather. Sunny days outnumber cloudy days, there are days when the temps fall below freezing and the sun will still be shining. It's  More

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Over 4 years ago

Affordable housing, low crime (compared to Albuquerque), awesome weather with all 4 seasons, beautiful environment and some pretty awesome people. I love Rio Rancho,  More

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Reviews for Ames    12 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Hello, I am in San Jose Ca, but am seriously thinking of moving somewhere much slower for a better quality of living. I've just turned 59, so I'm kinda preparing for  More

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Over 12 years ago

Like every other city Ames has both good and bad points. The good points are: low cost of living, very friendly people, lots of outdoor activities and quite a few events  More

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Ames enjoys a high quality of life at a very affordable cost, substantially lower than many other communities. The presence of Iowa State University, a large (28,000  More

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ZIPS IN RIO RANCHO, NEW MEXICO
87124 87144
ZIPS IN AMES, IOWA
50010 50014 50012

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