Altoona, PA Rankings

Altoona, Pennsylvania is a city located in Blair County and has an estimated population of 46,319. The city is known for its railroading history and the largest employer in Altoona is UPMC. According to Bestplaces.net, Altoona ranks highly in many categories such as affordability, diversity, education levels and health care. With a cost of living index of 88 out of 100 compared to the national average of 100, it is considered to be very affordable. Additionally, the diversity index ranks at 62 which is much higher than the state average of 56. The education level of those living in Altoona also ranks higher than most other cities in the state with 36% having completed some college or higher. Lastly, healthcare availability ranks relatively well with easy access to hospitals and health care facilities within a 10 mile radius of the city center. All these factors contribute to Altoona earning high rankings on Bestplaces.net.

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