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Morganton, NC vs Altoona, PA

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- There are 245 physicians per 100,000 people in Altoona.
- There are 176 physicians per 100,000 people in Morganton.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Morganton, NCAltoona, PAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock6358.4
 Water Quality (100=best)60  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock83.886.9
 Physicians per Cap.176  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock84100
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Reviews for Morganton    4 Reviews

We moved to Morganton in 2014 and love this town/area. The natural beauty in the Catawba Valley is astounding. Mountains, rivers, and beautiful trees are everywhere. The  More

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Over 10 years ago

Will be transplanting from the suburbs of Philadelphia and have visited Morganton on our way to Asheville/Hendersonville. It is close to take in what Asheville has to  More

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Over 11 years ago

It is the best place for schools. cost of living is great. Homes are cheap and affordable. Crime is very low. Recommend moving to Morganton NC  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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