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Altoona, PA vs Bedford, PA

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Highlights
- There are 70 physicians per 100,000 people in Bedford.
- There are 245 physicians per 100,000 people in Altoona.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Altoona, PABedford, PAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock63.158.4
 Water Quality (100=best)92  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock9386.9
 Physicians per Cap.245  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock83100
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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 5 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 Bedford    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Having recently moved here for a job i have found deadford to not have that much going on, and if you have a dog no one is going to rent to you. There really is nothing  More

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