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Utica, NY vs Merritt Island, FL

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Highlights
- There are 208 physicians per 100,000 people in Merritt Island.
- There are 206 physicians per 100,000 people in Utica.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Utica, NYMerritt Island, FLUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock7358.4
 Water Quality (100=best)88  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock9686.9
 Physicians per Cap.206  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock94100
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Reviews for Utica    11 Reviews

Utica has stabilized after a few decades of rather precipitous decline. It reached its peak population of just over 100,000 in 1960 but began a descent in subsequent  More

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I grew up in Utica and it is a great place to live and raise a family. There is a high immigrant population which has helped grow the city and make it very cultural. The  More

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The food is the best in the country, great parks, a zoo, it's own ski hill and great culture with the Stanley and Museum. Plus it's the gateway to the Adirondacks. I  More

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Reviews for Merritt Island    5 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

It can get hot in the summer, but you get a breeze off the ocean most afternoons. If you live on the waterways, it seems to be a little cooler. Winters are  More

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Over 14 years ago

New to the area, but soon to know more. Florida is a sunshine state  More

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Over 17 years ago

Coming from Virginia, the Merritt Island architecture leaves a lot to be desired. Hurricane season (June - November) causes me a lot of  More

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