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Sitka, AK vs Yakima, WA

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Highlights
- There are 160 physicians per 100,000 people in Yakima.
- There are 372 physicians per 100,000 people in Sitka.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Sitka, AKYakima, WAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock39.858.4
 Water Quality (100=best)84  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock80.286.9
 Physicians per Cap.372  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock83100
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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 Yakima    12 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Overall we've enjoyed our stay in Yakima after several years and plan on being here for several more, at least. The spring and summer here are just unreal compared to  More

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Over 9 years ago

I may be relocating to Yakima, WA for a professional position at a local university. I have never lived in this part of the country as I am from the East Coast. I have  More

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Yakima is situated in the high desert, eastern elevations of the Cascade Mountain Range. Coming from the humid, eastern parts of the country, I was amazed at how  More

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