2025 Compare Cities Health:
Pocatello, ID vs Arcata, CA

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Highlights
- There are 192 physicians per 100,000 people in Arcata.
- There are 196 physicians per 100,000 people in Pocatello.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Pocatello, IDArcata, CAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock76.658.4
 Water Quality (100=best)20  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock81.786.9
 Physicians per Cap.196  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock105100
   (100 = best)
Reviews for Pocatello    19 Reviews

I’ve read so many positives. I’d be moving as a senior, probably into a senior community. My two questions 1) summer fires. How bad is the smoke, and are there parts of  More

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Over 4 years ago

Love it too  More

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I don't have a review. I actually have some questions. I read about the low cost of living in Pocatello. I am on disability and have an income of 952.00 a month. Is  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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