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West Des Moines, IA vs Branson, MO

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Highlights
- There are 147 physicians per 100,000 people in Branson.
- There are 262 physicians per 100,000 people in West Des Moines.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 West Des Moines, IABranson, MOUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock56.158.4
 Water Quality (100=best)60  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock98.186.9
 Physicians per Cap.262  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock95100
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Reviews for West Des Moines    4 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

I just moved here from out-of-state a few months ago and have been pleasantly surprised by the broad range of activities and amenities available in this medium sized IA  More

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Over 16 years ago

Am contemplating a move to WDM from the East Coast (NYC). Might there be anyone out there that may have experienced this and could offer guidance or comment. Thanks.   More

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We just moved to West Des Moines and we love it here! We moved here three months ago and every weekend we have been able to do something different and fun. There is  More

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Reviews for Branson    15 Reviews

Where do I begin... First and foremost, everything here is expensive. The rent is high! and YOU pay for water and sewer costs, most residents live in old, substandard  More

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Over 4 years ago

It’s expensive living and everything is outdated from condos to apartments, and even housing. Traffic is also during tourist months. I don’t recommend living here.  More

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Branson is in a beautiful part of the extreme northern Ozarks- that's the good. Crime, even tho the local Govt tries to act like it doesn't exist, drugs, & Traffic are  More

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