2025 Compare Cities Health:
Shamokin, PA vs Independence, OH

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- There are 399 physicians per 100,000 people in Independence.
- There are 71 physicians per 100,000 people in Shamokin.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Shamokin, PAIndependence, OHUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock64.458.4
 Water Quality (100=best)73  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock93.286.9
 Physicians per Cap.71  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock82100
   (100 = best)
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 Independence    1 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Zero diversity. Unfriendly towards those who haven’t spent generations in the community. Schools have declined and teen suicide rates are on the rise. We were once proud  More

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