2025 Compare Cities Health:
Etna, CA vs Arcata, CA

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Highlights
- There are 192 physicians per 100,000 people in Arcata.
- There are 149 physicians per 100,000 people in Etna.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Etna, CAArcata, CAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock76.658.4
 Water Quality (100=best)60  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock81.786.9
 Physicians per Cap.149  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock105100
   (100 = best)
Reviews for Etna    2 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Etna is a precious and productive little town in Scott valley that may begin to suffer from attack of the eco infiltration. Highly dependent on water for hay production  More

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I moved to Etna in March 2005 from Riverside County in So. Calif. I quickly named the town the friendliest town in the west. Everyone waves, even if they have never  More

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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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