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Arcata, CA vs Pea Ridge, AR

#19 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)

#19 Most Secure Places to Live in the U.S. (Mid-Size Metro Areas)

#27 2005 Best Places to Live

#78 Best Green Cities

#80 Most Popular Cities for the Holidays

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

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

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