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Springfield, MA vs Akron, OH

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Highlights
- There are 273 physicians per 100,000 people in Akron.
- There are 225 physicians per 100,000 people in Springfield.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Springfield, MAAkron, OHUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock52.658.4
 Water Quality (100=best)68  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock92.686.9
 Physicians per Cap.225  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock83100
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Reviews for Springfield    15 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Springfield is experiencing a rejeuvenation. Does the city have issues? Of course, what medium-sized city doesn't? During the past year, a new $1 billion MGM  More

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This city has a bad rep that is unwarranted. I just bought a terrific little house in a quiet and friendly neighborhood. Everywhere I go in this town, people are  More

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Over 11 years ago

I just moved to Springfield almost a year now. I moved there because I know the housing stock there is plentiful. It's also very affordable. The most affordable place to  More

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Reviews for Akron    31 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I grew up and lived in Akron, OH for a majority of my life, with the exception of living in Panama City, FL for 8 years. The town is pretty decent, affordable utilities,  More

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Over 4 years ago

This area is completely run down. Ghetto with a capital  More

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My goodness, I had to create an account to counterbalance all the negative people. I grew up in Ellet, went to an Akron Public School, graduated with a bachelor's from  More

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