2025 Compare Cities Health:
Hermosa Beach, 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 Hermosa Beach.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Hermosa Beach, 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 Hermosa Beach    9 Reviews

Homes for sale in this beautiful city are in the $1million + range and go up to $16 million for a home on The Strand. So much good to say about Hermosa Beach. Please  More

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Over 12 years ago

Wonderful place to live for mild weather, entertainment, and clean  More

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The weather is perfect, the people are very kind, there is virtually no crime, so many things to do no matter what your interests, everyone is fit and active, great  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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