2025 Compare Cities Health:
Arcata, CA vs Smith River, CA

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Highlights
- There are 158 physicians per 100,000 people in Smith River.
- There are 192 physicians per 100,000 people in Arcata.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Arcata, CASmith River, CAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock89.258.4
 Water Quality (100=best)53  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock55.786.9
 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 Smith River    1 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Drove into 'metro' Smith River four days ago and the population sign said 2021! Way different number than 866? When did Sperling's Best Places get the  More

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