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Ruidoso, NM vs Hickory, NC

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Highlights
- There are 237 physicians per 100,000 people in Hickory.
- There are 160 physicians per 100,000 people in Ruidoso.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Ruidoso, NMHickory, NCUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock51.958.4
 Water Quality (100=best)40  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock93.386.9
 Physicians per Cap.160  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock123100
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Reviews for Ruidoso    12 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Best place in NM to live , unless you like crowds, traffic, crime, and concrete. Plenty of jobs and min wage is now close to $12/hr. Housing is a little pricey but  More

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Over 3 years ago

I love Ruidoso, or "noisy river". I have always visited but now i live here. Was my first choice if I ever moved. I am so glad I left El Paso, was getting way to big  More

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I’ve lived in this town for nine years and loved it. The weather is by far the best thing about this town. Just don’t be a “rude Texan,“ and you will be fine. Try not to  More

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Reviews for Hickory    8 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Hickory is has wonderful amenities such as the science museum, children's museum, aquarium, art museum, symphony orchestra, and great universities. Its not far from  More

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Over 3 years ago

Hickory is a nice place to live. There are great parks here. Glen Hilton is a beautiful park with lots of play structures and tall trees nice elevated walking path.  More

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Cons, No ethnic diversity"... How is that a "Con"? That means it has a rich traditional culture, where most people share a interest in the same  More

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