2025 Compare Cities Health:
Reading, PA vs Shirley, NY

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Highlights
- There are 246 physicians per 100,000 people in Shirley.
- There are 169 physicians per 100,000 people in Reading.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Reading, PAShirley, NYUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock77.358.4
 Water Quality (100=best)40  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock85.486.9
 Physicians per Cap.169  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock111100
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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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Reviews for Shirley    7 Reviews

Your standard, run-of-the-mill suburb, complete with strip malls and endless suburban sprawl. I suppose it's ideal for well-off retirees, the beach is nice and has  More

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Over 12 years ago

High taxes but nice middle class town,schools are nice  More

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Over 12 years ago

nice schools dont believe what some people say,if you looking to live here you should come and drive around few blocks you will like it, its a nice middle class  More

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