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Sitka, AK vs Port Townsend, WA

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Highlights
- There are 167 physicians per 100,000 people in Port Townsend.
- There are 372 physicians per 100,000 people in Sitka.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Sitka, AKPort Townsend, WAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock74.958.4
 Water Quality (100=best)84  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock57.686.9
 Physicians per Cap.372  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock85100
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Reviews for Sitka    3 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Sitka is a stunning place that, depending on your definition, can be quite sunny. Sitka had 260 days of sun in 2010 and 228 in 2009 if you count any day the sun comes  More

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Over 18 years ago

I've lived in the three largest communities in SE Alaska for over 25 years and Sitka is by far the best. It is known as the emerald of  More

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Sitka has got to be one of the most beautiful places on earth when the skies clear of rain and clouds... If you yearn for a remote island community with plenty of  More

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Reviews for Port Townsend    8 Reviews

We live a little over an hour away and absolutely love Port Townsend and the surrounding areas. There are a lot of surprises. There are great places to eat, live music,  More

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I loved living in Port Townsend for about 20 years. It’s a quiet and safe town with several festivals, art, music, and more. The main economy is centered around tourism  More

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Transplant Californians are selling their shacks for a million, and purchasing homes here for twice what they should cost due to supply and demand. Port Townsend is a  More

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