2025 Compare Cities Health:
Altoona, PA vs Iowa City, IA

Change Cities
Highlights
- There are 605 physicians per 100,000 people in Iowa City.
- There are 245 physicians per 100,000 people in Altoona.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Altoona, PAIowa City, IAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock6458.4
 Water Quality (100=best)92  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock96.886.9
 Physicians per Cap.245  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock116100
   (100 = best)
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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Altoona

Reviews for Iowa City    24 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I was there 5 years. Nothing to do but we’ll go shopping... at Walmart. It lacks so many things. There is no experience here, it jumps on any political band wagon and  More

   |    Reply

Over 5 years ago

Entertainment lacks greatly - especially the Hancher shows. I was hoping after they rebuilt they would be getting better shows there, that didn't happen. One has to  More

   |    Reply

Over 7 years ago

Iowa City is great. It's diverse and never boring. There always a variety of new shops and restaurants to explore and try out. Also watching college kids do stupid  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Iowa City


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.