2025 Compare Cities Health:
Arcata, CA vs Ocean Shores, WA

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Highlights
- There are 98 physicians per 100,000 people in Ocean Shores.
- There are 192 physicians per 100,000 people in Arcata.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Arcata, CAOcean Shores, WAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock94.858.4
 Water Quality (100=best)53  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock92.886.9
 Physicians per Cap.192  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock107100
   (100 = best)
Reviews for Arcata    17 Reviews

Pros: Nature hikes Cons: One of highest crime rates in the nation. Opioid epidemic going on (you’ll regularly witness drug deals and ppl doing drugs) No  More

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It takes a special set of preferences to select Arcata. Is this you? - You love clouds and fog. You are happy if you see the sun maybe 10-20 times a year. - Chilly  More

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Over 11 years ago

I've lived in Humboldt for over 30 yrs and know all the areas well. Arcata is the jewel of Humboldt due to having a university and many liberal creative people. There is  More

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Reviews for Ocean Shores    7 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

We are going on our 3rd year in OS. We love the small town feel, the low stress and feeling of safety. This is all for the winter months mind you. In the summer, it is a  More

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Over 10 years ago

Wonderful beach town.... we're going into our second year and I disagree with the grocery store comments and the weather. Yes, it rains or drizzles on occasion, but the  More

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We invested in Ocean Shores as a second home to spend our weekends after the work week stress. I'm also a property manager that works in Washington, Oregon and  More

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