Dallas, TX
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 1,243,668 |
| Crime: | High |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Average |
Geography
Hot summers and mild winters are common in this city built along the Trinity River in north-central Texas.
Cultural Attractions
Summer musicals, a symphony and opera, and the Museum of Art round out the Dallas arts scene, but don't miss the Sixth Floor Museum in the old Texas School Book Depository building, which marks the spot where Lee Harvey Oswald fired his infamous shots.
Recreation
All the major professional sports teams in Texas have homes in or near Dallas, including the Cowboys, the Rangers, the Mavericks, and the Stars. Those looking for less sedentary activities can visit one of the city's more than 400 parks for swimming, boating, biking, golf, and tennis.
Historical
The Dallas area was settled in the 1840s, and King Cotton spurred its growth. The discovery of the East Texas oil field in the 1930s made Dallas a principal player in the petroleum business.
Economy
As a major part of the Silicon Prairie, the Dallas area has many high-tech employers, including Texas Instruments, along with other major corporations, such as Exxon Mobil.
| Air quality [details] | 103 |
| Percentage of days where air quality is good [details] | 81.0% |
| Number of doctors associated with the county [details] | 1,670 |
| Hospitals in the location itself / within 15 miles / within 30 miles | 0 / 125 / 155 |
| America's Best Hospitals in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 5 / 6 / 6 |
Closest hospitals
Closest nursing homes ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Overall Rating | Medicare/Medicaid Participation |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dallas Center Of Rehabilitation | Dallas, TX | Too new to rate | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Silverado Senior Living - Turtle Creek | Dallas, TX | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| C C Young Memorial Home | Dallas, TX | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Pearl Nordan Care Center Of Juliette Fowler Homes | Dallas, TX | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Senior Care Health & Rehabilitation Center - Dalla | Dallas, TX | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| South Dallas Nursing Home | Dallas, TX | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Traymore Nursing Center | Dallas, TX | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Healthcare Center At The Forum At Park Lane | Dallas, TX | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| The Plaza At Edgemere Health Care | Dallas, TX | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Autumn Leaves Nursing Center | Dallas, TX | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| The Meadows Health And Rehabilitation Center | Dallas, TX | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Walnut Place | Dallas, TX | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Brentwood Place One | Dallas, TX | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Brentwood Place Three | Dallas, TX | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Brentwood Place Two | Dallas, TX | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Grace Presbyterian Village | Dallas, TX | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Golden Acres | Dallas, TX | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Doctors Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center | Dallas, TX | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Treemont Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center | Dallas, TX | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| The Renaissance At Kessler Park | Dallas, TX | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| The Villa At Mountain View | Dallas, TX | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Forest Lane Healthcare Center | Dallas, TX | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Presbyterian Village North Special Care Ctr | Dallas, TX | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Veranda Preston Hollow Nursing Center | Dallas, TX | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Manorcare Health Services | Dallas, TX | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
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