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Shamokin, PA vs Alton, IL

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- People living in Alton are 2.8% less likely to have a religous affiliation, than people living in Shamokin
 Shamokin, PAAlton, ILUnited States
 Percent Religious  Unlock48.9%49.4%
 Baptist0.6%  Unlock8.2%
 Episcopalian  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Catholic15.5%  Unlock19.7%
 Church of Jesus Christ  Unlock0.6%2.1%
 Lutheran9.3%  Unlock2.4%
 Pentecostal  Unlock2.2%1.9%
 Methodist8.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Presbyterian  Unlock4.7%1.7%
 Other Christian8.1%  Unlock6.7%
 Judaism  Unlock0.0%0.7%
 Eastern0.0%  Unlock0.5%
 Islam  Unlock1.2%0.9%
Reviews for Shamokin    3 Reviews

I went to visit and almost purchased a home there but the home had a problem, doesn't mean that I will not go back, I really don't understand why so much bad talk about  More

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Shamokin, PA is an old coal town that's multiple decades past its prime. The area is growing with dilapidated and unsafe buildings while the city is bankrupt, unable to  More

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alright here is a comment unless you ar a raging alcoholic shamokin is the place where your happiness would go to die and i am serious you cant get a job here i hate it  More

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Reviews for Alton    7 Reviews

My wife, daughter, and I moved here from Phoenix Metro March 2022 and have been very happy with our move. The people have been great, having four seasons is great, and  More

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Over 2 years ago

Not sure why such low reviews. I moved here from St. Louis. Crime in Alton is NOTHING compared to that. Maybe 1 or 2 homicides a year and those are generally people  More

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Over 10 years ago

Unfortunately, Alton has become a run down, poverty stricken area. Jobs are very limited and do not pay well. Unless you plan on commuting to St. Louis for work, you  More

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