2025 Compare Cities Health:
Arcata, CA vs Virginia City, NV

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Highlights
- There are 25 physicians per 100,000 people in Virginia City.
- There are 192 physicians per 100,000 people in Arcata.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Arcata, CAVirginia City, NVUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock82.558.4
 Water Quality (100=best)53  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock57.586.9
 Physicians per Cap.192  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock108100
   (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 Virginia City    1 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

I find the water quality score of 40 in Virginia City to be open for debate. It is basically snow melt, coming from Lake Marlette in the Tahoe area. Looks great. Tastes  More

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