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Hilo, HI vs Arcata, CA

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Highlights
- There are 192 physicians per 100,000 people in Arcata.
- There are 165 physicians per 100,000 people in Hilo.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Hilo, HIArcata, CAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock76.658.4
 Water Quality (100=best)77  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock81.786.9
 Physicians per Cap.165  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock105100
   (100 = best)
Reviews for Hilo    10 Reviews

If you’re looking at Hilo, then you’re likely being recruited in the medical or education fields. These are where the greatest needs of the community lie, and there are  More

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Over 4 years ago

I enjoyed living in Hawaii County for a number of years, most in Hilo. While Hilo has problems, they are few compared to mainland USA. I never experienced racism by  More

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Over 4 years ago

Too much racism from "native Hawaiians" who aren't actually natives. That keeps me from living in that paradise. I'm this is the "natives" goal.  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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