2025 Compare Cities Health:
Lewiston, ME vs Arcata, CA

Change Cities
Highlights
- There are 192 physicians per 100,000 people in Arcata.
- There are 231 physicians per 100,000 people in Lewiston.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Lewiston, MEArcata, CAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock76.658.4
 Water Quality (100=best)66  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock81.786.9
 Physicians per Cap.231  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock105100
   (100 = best)
Reviews for Lewiston    7 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

Sadley, there's little hope if this town can rise up to overcome the extreme poverty of this socio-economical class in an underserved community, unless... PARENTS do  More

   |    Reply

I have lived and worked in Lewiston-Auburn for nearly 30 years and I think it's a wonderful place to raise a family. We sent both our kids to the Lewiston public  More

   |    Reply

Despite years of efforts to revitalize Maine's second largest city, it seems Lewiston will always be joked about as the "armpit" of the State. City and State leaders  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Lewiston

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Arcata


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.