2025 Compare Cities Health:
Yakima, WA vs Alton, IL

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Highlights
- There are 115 physicians per 100,000 people in Alton.
- There are 160 physicians per 100,000 people in Yakima.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Yakima, WAAlton, ILUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock57.158.4
 Water Quality (100=best)53  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock82.286.9
 Physicians per Cap.160  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock101100
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Reviews for Yakima    12 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Overall we've enjoyed our stay in Yakima after several years and plan on being here for several more, at least. The spring and summer here are just unreal compared to  More

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Over 9 years ago

I may be relocating to Yakima, WA for a professional position at a local university. I have never lived in this part of the country as I am from the East Coast. I have  More

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Yakima is situated in the high desert, eastern elevations of the Cascade Mountain Range. Coming from the humid, eastern parts of the country, I was amazed at how  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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