2025 Compare Cities Health:
Kalamazoo, MI vs Arcata, CA

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Highlights
- There are 192 physicians per 100,000 people in Arcata.
- There are 275 physicians per 100,000 people in Kalamazoo.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Kalamazoo, MIArcata, 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.275  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock105100
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Reviews for Kalamazoo    31 Reviews

I have lived in Kalamazoo for over 17 years. Originally from Grand Rapids, and lived in the Zeeland / Holland are for quite a while. In comparison I absolutely hate  More

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I moved to Kalamazoo 20 years ago from Chicago. Coming from a large city, this is a nice change once you get use to the small things like lack of ethnic culture, any  More

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Over 9 years ago

Hi, My husband and I are considering relocating to the Kalamazoo area for his job and I'm just starting to do some research. We have elementary-aged children so good  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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