2025 Compare Cities Health:
Urbandale, IA vs Marion, IA

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Highlights
- There are 175 physicians per 100,000 people in Marion.
- There are 262 physicians per 100,000 people in Urbandale.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Urbandale, IAMarion, IAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock70.358.4
 Water Quality (100=best)60  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock91.686.9
 Physicians per Cap.262  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock118100
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Reviews for Urbandale    1 Reviews

I have lived in Urbandale for 10 years and I love it here. Urbandale is a great suburb to the capital city Des Moines. We are on the city border to Des Moines, Waukee,  More

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Reviews for Marion    3 Reviews

I've lived in Marion for ~22 years now, and it has its pros (+) and cons (-): + Marion is one of the safest places to live in the country. + The cost of living vs  More

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Over 15 years ago

Marion is clean, affordable and has one of the lowest crime rates in the state. The people here are friendly and helpful. Marion shares a border with Cedar Rapids  More

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Marion is one of the fastest growing communities in Iowa. We have a highly educated workforce, affordable housing, low crime and excellent education. Plus, there is much  More

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