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Sandpoint, ID vs Arcata, CA

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- There are 192 physicians per 100,000 people in Arcata.
- There are 167 physicians per 100,000 people in Sandpoint.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Sandpoint, IDArcata, CAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock76.658.4
 Water Quality (100=best)48  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock81.786.9
 Physicians per Cap.167  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock105100
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Reviews for Sandpoint    26 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Very attractive and beautiful place, definitely somewhere I would want to live. Never have I seen a nicer city, or is it a large town? Either way, gorgeous, lots to do.  More

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It's a little too sprawling in the town itself for what I'm looking for, but the surrounding and just outside of town areas are beautiful, densely green and the native  More

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I lived there in 1998 & 1999 -loved the place and its scenery, wildlife and 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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