2025 Compare Cities Health:
Sumter, SC vs Ruston, LA

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Highlights
- There are 172 physicians per 100,000 people in Ruston.
- There are 142 physicians per 100,000 people in Sumter.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Sumter, SCRuston, LAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock52.358.4
 Water Quality (100=best)60  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock97.386.9
 Physicians per Cap.142  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock104100
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Reviews for Sumter    11 Reviews

I work in Sumter. I have been thoroughly impressed by the talent that lives in the area. Folks who get it done. In terms of a place to live. Though Sumter has a  More

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Over 6 years ago

About me: I lived in Sumter from birth to around 22 years old. I have since lived in many states, and currently reside in CO, and love it. I prefer towns smaller than  More

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Over 14 years ago

We are a transplanted military family who always intended on retiring in Florida when we retired from the Air Force. We enjoy the small town feeling of Sumter and have  More

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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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