2025 Compare Cities Health:
Newark, NJ vs Reading, PA

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Highlights
- There are 169 physicians per 100,000 people in Reading.
- There are 300 physicians per 100,000 people in Newark.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Newark, NJReading, PAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock27.358.4
 Water Quality (100=best)1  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock68.986.9
 Physicians per Cap.300  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock106100
   (100 = best)
Reviews for Newark    26 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Newark is straight garbage.  More

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Newark's Ironbound is extremely dangerous, there is a lot of crime, the police are just good at hiding it. It usually doesn't happen on Ferry St., but does 1/2 block  More

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Over 12 years ago

I have worked and lived in Newark for 20 years. I raised 3 children. Two of my children went on to college, graudated with Accountant Degree and the other one in  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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