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Altoona, PA vs Harrisburg, PA

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Highlights
- There are 346 physicians per 100,000 people in Harrisburg.
- There are 245 physicians per 100,000 people in Altoona.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.

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 Altoona, PAHarrisburg, PAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)6343.858.4
 Water Quality (100=best)926855
 Superfund Sites (100=best)83.893.286.9
 Physicians per Cap.245346210
 Health Cost84104100

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Reviews for Altoona    11 Reviews

Sun rises and sets over 2000+ ft. mountains, which does seem to shorten your summer days. It gets hot and humid in the summer, with not a lot of wind or airflow,  More

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Over 4 years ago

Though the climate in Altoona is cold in the Winter, it does often get less snow than Western Pennsylvania because of the Allegheny Front mountain range just to the west  More

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I grew up in Hollidaysburg near Altoona. The city has had its ups and downs throughout the years but all in all I think that central PA has the most beautiful scenery  More

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Reviews for Harrisburg    23 Reviews

I wouldn't recommend Harrisburg. I currently live here, but I'm moving to Lancaster in a month. The problem with Harrisburg is that many long-term residents often refer  More

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Over 7 years ago

I moved to Harrisburg right after college and have been here for about 6 years now. This city is OK. Downtown has some nicer restaurants, but still has just as many  More

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Having lived here many years I've noticed that some people are very nice but most won't give you the time of day.Due to many years of "lifetime" politicians, the city is  More

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ZIPS IN ALTOONA, PENNSYLVANIA
16601 16602
ZIPS IN HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
17104 17103 17102 17101 17120

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