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Surprise, AZ vs Payson, AZ

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Highlights
- There are 119 physicians per 100,000 people in Payson.
- There are 201 physicians per 100,000 people in Surprise.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Surprise, AZPayson, AZUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock80.558.4
 Water Quality (100=best)65  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock5186.9
 Physicians per Cap.201  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock104100
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Reviews for Surprise    52 Reviews

I have lived in Surprise, Az. For the past 21 years. One of the best cities to live in Az. From the police department to maintaining the streets & freeways. One thing I  More

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I am an Arizona native - 55 years - and have lived in Surprise since 2003. I wouldn't live anywhere else! I have watched this place grow and prosper. It is very family  More

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Over 11 years ago

The city of surprise is a beautiful place. It would not be a good place to live however. They have a young eager police force. You are taking a BIG risk driving  More

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Reviews for Payson    15 Reviews

We have lived in Payson for over 5 years and love it. It has two large grocery stores, a Walmart, Home Depot, a dozen thrift/ treasure shops, more local shops than we  More

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Over 6 years ago

Payson is a wonderful town especially for retired people and people that want a slower pace... Lots of outdoor activities  More

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Over 6 years ago

I've lived in Payson for 25 years, thank god I worked out of town. There is a saying GO TO PAYSON ON VACATION GO HOME ON PROBATION TURN IN THREE YOU GO  More

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