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Elkin, NC vs Reading, PA

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- There are 169 physicians per 100,000 people in Reading.
- There are 135 physicians per 100,000 people in Elkin.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Elkin, NCReading, PAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock27.358.4
 Water Quality (100=best)88  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock68.986.9
 Physicians per Cap.135  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock106100
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Reviews for Elkin    4 Reviews

My family and I also live in State Road, which is just a few miles outside of Elkin. Let's start with the many many amazing things about the area: 1) The Elkin  More

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I moved here 21 years ago from East Tennessee to be with my estranged wife and unborn child. If not for them, I would never have came here. I am still trapped here.  More

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Elkin City Schools are some of the best in the nation! Elkin High School doesn't just meet a standard, but sets a bar that only two other schools in North Carolina  More

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Reviews for Reading    15 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Having lived in Reading in the 1960's and early 1970's I can definitely say the city has gone downhill as it has in reality been a victim of two major forces; first  More

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Over 11 years ago

Berks County is beautiful in the fall. Cool, crisp air and the trees are a pallet of  More

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Over 12 years ago

Well to start, in the past 8 years ive lived in 7 states, some pros and cons. Tucson I loved in all respects except its not as nice as living in a small town but it  More

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