2025 Compare Cities Health:
Laramie, WY vs Altoona, PA

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Highlights
- There are 245 physicians per 100,000 people in Altoona.
- There are 184 physicians per 100,000 people in Laramie.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Laramie, WYAltoona, PAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock6358.4
 Water Quality (100=best)71  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock83.886.9
 Physicians per Cap.184  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock84100
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Reviews for Laramie    20 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Out of all the places we have lived, Laramie is our favorite place we have lived. The locals are nice. Neighbors know each other. Neighbors help each other out. If you  More

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I have lived in Laramie for 35 years. It's true If you want malls and shopping this is not the place for you. There is not much high fashion here. Laramie is for people  More

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I no longer fear hell as I have now lived in Laramie for 2 years. Where to begin? The first thing I will mention is the ridiculous housing prices for what you are  More

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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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