Eureka, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
26,302 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
51.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
31.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,253 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
18.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$375,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$544 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$996 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
43.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Humboldt County
5
Eureka-Arcata Urban Area
5
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Humboldt County
6
Eureka-Arcata Urban Area
6
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 7 1 44
Feb 6 1 45
Mar 5 0 49
Apr 3 0 52
May 2 0 58
Jun 1 0 63
Jul 0 0 68
Aug 0 0 68
Sep 1 0 63
Oct 2 0 56
Nov 6 0 48
Dec 8 2 43

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 55% of residents leaning left and 35% leaning right.

Liberal (56%) (35%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 31%
Hillary Clinton 56%
Other 13%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, CA State Senate District 2, CA Assembly District 2, CA
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Schools

Eureka Community
<1 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Eureka Senior High
<1 miles, SW • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Humboldt State University
7 miles, NE • 1.9 star
College of the Redwoods
7 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Sempervirens
1 miles, SW
St Joseph Hospital
1 miles, S • 2.3 star
Mad River Community Hospital
8 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Redwood Memorial Hospital
15 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Redding Municipal Airport
100 miles, SE • 1 star
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