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Westwood, CA vs Arcata, CA

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Highlights
- There are 192 physicians per 100,000 people in Arcata.
- There are 93 physicians per 100,000 people in Westwood.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Westwood, CAArcata, CAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock76.658.4
 Water Quality (100=best)44  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock81.786.9
 Physicians per Cap.93  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock105100
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Reviews for Westwood    4 Reviews

On your information for Westwood ca, you have mixed information for two different places. There is the city of Westwood in LA county and the Town of Westwood in Lassen  More

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Over 18 years ago

very high cost of  More

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Over 20 years ago

Great place for movies, restaurants, shopping and parks. So much to do - very vibrant atmosphere. Lots of different cultures (especially from the Middle and Far East)  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 12 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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