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Gardena, CA vs Arcata, CA

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Highlights
- There are 192 physicians per 100,000 people in Arcata.
- There are 211 physicians per 100,000 people in Gardena.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Gardena, CAArcata, CAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock76.658.4
 Water Quality (100=best)52  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock81.786.9
 Physicians per Cap.211  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock105100
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Reviews for Gardena    6 Reviews

As an alumni of Maria Regina, I am extremely proud that I had the wonderful opportunity to send my children here. The quality of the Christian-Catholic education they  More

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1. Crime. Gardena is a relatively low income city and attracts a lot neighboring losers. You have to watch your surroundings at all times. One woman was severely  More

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My husband has a job opportunity in Gardena. We're considering leaving Seattle for the first time in our lives and moving to LA. We love our home and neighborhood, but  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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