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St. Joseph, MO vs Santa Maria, CA

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Highlights
- There are 216 physicians per 100,000 people in Santa Maria.
- There are 222 physicians per 100,000 people in St. Joseph.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 St. Joseph, MOSanta Maria, CAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock70.258.4
 Water Quality (100=best)73  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock95.786.9
 Physicians per Cap.222  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock96100
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Reviews for St. Joseph    6 Reviews

I've lived here all my life and gradually the crime rate has worsened over time. From violence to drugs to theft to property damage. The school district is horrible as  More

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Over 16 years ago

St. Joseph, MO is nestled along the mighty Missouri river on the far western side of the state. It has rolling hills and the river banks are gorgeous in fall and spring.  More

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For years now St. Joseph has given alot of lip service to exploiting its historic and architectural assets to enhance the economy and quality of life here. But we  More

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Reviews for Santa Maria    12 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I live in Orcutt which is a town of around 35,000 on the south side of Santa Maria. Santa Maria has, as everyone has noted, the best climate in the world. It never  More

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I have lived in Santa Maria / Orcutt for several years, but it is time to leave. I have no issues with the weather. Our climate is mild and comfortable with no extremes.  More

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The weather is very mild without a huge temperature change with the seasons. The winters are chilly but not cold and the summers are warm but not hot. Of course there  More

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