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Surprise, AZ vs Yucca Valley, CA

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Highlights
- There are 135 physicians per 100,000 people in Yucca Valley.
- There are 201 physicians per 100,000 people in Surprise.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Surprise, AZYucca Valley, CAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock84.858.4
 Water Quality (100=best)65  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock94.786.9
 Physicians per Cap.201  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock87100
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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 Yucca Valley    10 Reviews

We have lived in Yucca Valley and Joshua Tree for over 20 years. The comment regarding graffiti is over exaggerated. Yes there is crime and there are some tweakers but  More

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Over 5 years ago

Let me start by saying, I love the desert. Yucca used to be a sweet little town...but now that the city has allowed for many criminals to come in from other areas..a  More

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YV has a good mix of mainly retirees, snowbirds, artists, and military families. People here are generally MORE friendly and LESS racially diverse compared to other  More

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