2026 Compare Cities Health:
Arcata, CA vs Valley Springs, CA

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Highlights
- There are 94 physicians per 100,000 people in Valley Springs.
- There are 192 physicians per 100,000 people in Arcata.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Arcata, CAValley Springs, CAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock71.758.4
 Water Quality (100=best)53  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock92.486.9
 Physicians per Cap.192  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock112100
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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 12 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 Valley Springs    4 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Beautiful lakes, lovely wildlife, Wonderful for animal lovers, temperate weather, no crime, quiet, friendly close knit community. Great place to raise kids or retire,  More

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Over 7 years ago

Great Growing Gold Country Town with a Fantastic and Challenging La Contenta Golf  More

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I have lived here since 1989 and it snowed here just once and only a few inches. Rainfall over the past 10 years or so has averaged about 20 inches so I don’t know  More

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