2025 Compare Cities Health:
Arcata, CA vs Wilmington, NC

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Highlights
- There are 295 physicians per 100,000 people in Wilmington.
- There are 192 physicians per 100,000 people in Arcata.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Arcata, CAWilmington, NCUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock6758.4
 Water Quality (100=best)53  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock8086.9
 Physicians per Cap.192  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock122100
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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 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 Wilmington    71 Reviews

I was born here and I will update more at a later time. First and most important, teh average cost of a 1br apt in Wilmington is approximately $1,800. Rentals have  More

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I think that a lot has changed since covid for this city and will continue to keep changing with our insane economy. But I was born and raised in Wilmington and have  More

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Scotty · 

Wilmington NC was once a wonderful city filled with Southern charm, history, safety and natural beauty. Recently that has been replaced by erasing everything Southern or  More

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