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Waukegan, IL vs Alton, IL

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Highlights
- There are 115 physicians per 100,000 people in Alton.
- There are 290 physicians per 100,000 people in Waukegan.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Waukegan, ILAlton, ILUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock57.158.4
 Water Quality (100=best)28  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock82.286.9
 Physicians per Cap.290  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock101100
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Reviews for Waukegan    3 Reviews

Great people, beautifully diverse. All live and work together to provide the best for all residents. Lake County College is completing a 40 million dollar building  More

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Over 12 years ago

We're looking for a moderate climate. Waukegan is on Lake Michigan and could have a dynamic vibrant downtown but it doesn't. Great master plan if somehow Waukegan can  More

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Over 17 years ago

I have been living in north east waukegan for 12 years and I am excited by the recent surge of growth in the downtown area. Thanks to the Genesee theater, there are  More

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Reviews for Alton    7 Reviews

My wife, daughter, and I moved here from Phoenix Metro March 2022 and have been very happy with our move. The people have been great, having four seasons is great, and  More

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Over 2 years ago

Not sure why such low reviews. I moved here from St. Louis. Crime in Alton is NOTHING compared to that. Maybe 1 or 2 homicides a year and those are generally people  More

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Over 10 years ago

Unfortunately, Alton has become a run down, poverty stricken area. Jobs are very limited and do not pay well. Unless you plan on commuting to St. Louis for work, you  More

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