2025 Compare Cities Health:
Wilkes-Barre, PA vs Harrisburg, PA

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Highlights
- There are 346 physicians per 100,000 people in Harrisburg.
- There are 210 physicians per 100,000 people in Wilkes-Barre.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Wilkes-Barre, PAHarrisburg, PAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock43.858.4
 Water Quality (100=best)79  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock93.286.9
 Physicians per Cap.210  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock104100
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Reviews for Wilkes-Barre    2 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I had the privilege of being born and raised here in Wilkes-Barre. Unfortunately, the town has deteriorated tremendously. I shall list pros vs.  More

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Over 18 years ago

Wilkes-Barre was a wonderful place to go to college. With two schools near each other (King's College and Wilkes College) the atmosphere was exciting. The city of itself  More

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Reviews for Harrisburg    23 Reviews

I wouldn't recommend Harrisburg. I currently live here, but I'm moving to Lancaster in a month. The problem with Harrisburg is that many long-term residents often refer  More

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Over 8 years ago

I moved to Harrisburg right after college and have been here for about 6 years now. This city is OK. Downtown has some nicer restaurants, but still has just as many  More

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Having lived here many years I've noticed that some people are very nice but most won't give you the time of day.Due to many years of "lifetime" politicians, the city is  More

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