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McPherson, KS vs Altoona, PA

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Highlights
- There are 245 physicians per 100,000 people in Altoona.
- There are 97 physicians per 100,000 people in McPherson.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 McPherson, KSAltoona, PAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock6358.4
 Water Quality (100=best)50  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock83.886.9
 Physicians per Cap.97  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock84100
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Reviews for Mcpherson    6 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have been visiting McPherson for many years since stumbling across the place in 2009 on a road trip. The town has always been a peaceful place with wonderful parks;  More

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This is an ok place to live if you are white straight christan republican and like to think you're the only ones on this planet. If not, it's the most racially  More

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Over 16 years ago

McPherson is located in the center of the state. Easy to get to by I-135 & US 56 Highway. The community has a wholesome attitude, appreciating the simple lifestyle,  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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