2025 Compare Cities Health:
Reading, PA vs Harrisburg, PA

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Highlights
- There are 346 physicians per 100,000 people in Harrisburg.
- There are 169 physicians per 100,000 people in Reading.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Reading, PAHarrisburg, PAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock43.858.4
 Water Quality (100=best)40  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock93.286.9
 Physicians per Cap.169  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock104100
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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 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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