2025 Compare Cities Health:
Roswell, NM vs Arcata, CA

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Highlights
- There are 192 physicians per 100,000 people in Arcata.
- There are 167 physicians per 100,000 people in Roswell.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Roswell, NMArcata, CAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock76.658.4
 Water Quality (100=best)36  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock81.786.9
 Physicians per Cap.167  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock105100
   (100 = best)
Reviews for Roswell    17 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Fantastic. Love the fearless open minds and hearts. Stayed there 2 years, versatile U.S.  More

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Methamphetamine, poverty/crime and cockroaches/scorpions are rampant in Roswell! The climate is DRY & it’s difficult to grow anything but weeds!  More

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Over 6 years ago

My family & I moved here from Olympia, Washington. It's a really nice town, plenty of sunshine, southern hospitality, biggest city in Chaves County & ?? friendly.  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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