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Rio Rancho, NM vs Roswell, NM

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Highlights
- There are 167 physicians per 100,000 people in Roswell.
- There are 120 physicians per 100,000 people in Rio Rancho.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Rio Rancho, NMRoswell, NMUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock6658.4
 Water Quality (100=best)60  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock6186.9
 Physicians per Cap.120  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock86100
   (100 = best)
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 5 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 Roswell    17 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Fantastic. Love the fearless open minds and hearts. Stayed there 2 years, versatile U.S.  More

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Methamphetamine, poverty/crime and cockroaches/scorpions are rampant in Roswell! The climate is DRY & it’s difficult to grow anything but weeds!  More

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Over 6 years ago

My family & I moved here from Olympia, Washington. It's a really nice town, plenty of sunshine, southern hospitality, biggest city in Chaves County & ?? friendly.  More

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