2025 Compare Cities Health:
West Des Moines, IA vs Minneapolis, MN

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Highlights
- There are 339 physicians per 100,000 people in Minneapolis.
- 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, IAMinneapolis, MNUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock2058.4
 Water Quality (100=best)60  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock90.386.9
 Physicians per Cap.262  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock79100
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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 Minneapolis    163 Reviews

Lived here since 2007. Great city. I would’ve gave it 5 stars but the winter weather ??. Great for many, I’m burned out on it. We’re the coldest major city in the US and  More

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It’s not Minnesota nice, it’s sardonic.. we know you’re full of **** but we will play along for a while, make you uncomfortable for attempting to pull one over on us..  More

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Over 4 years ago

I lived in Minneapolis (or St. Paul or Stillwater) for 20 years. Minneapolis is a very livable city. It has quality museums, good transportation, excellent healthcare,  More

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