2025 Compare Cities Health:
Ruston, LA vs Spearfish, SD

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Highlights
- There are 161 physicians per 100,000 people in Spearfish.
- There are 172 physicians per 100,000 people in Ruston.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Ruston, LASpearfish, SDUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock76.958.4
 Water Quality (100=best)40  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock4.4286.9
 Physicians per Cap.172  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock112100
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Reviews for Ruston    2 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Back stabbing little town you want get anywhere with out knowing people or have  More

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Very difficult to find a job here if you’re not hired by the university. When my husband got a job with the university, I didn’t think it would be so difficult for me  More

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Reviews for Spearfish    4 Reviews

I've been in the black Hills since 1994 and,recently moved to the east side of the state, Sioux Falls to be exact. Spearfish, is a very nice & beautiful community but,  More

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Over 18 years ago

The weather is perfect for outdoor  More

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Over 18 years ago

Spearfish is beautiful but there is very little job opportunity. As a result those people who want to advance in their career should avoid Spearfish. On the other hand  More

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