Humboldt County, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 5/10
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
135,418 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
32.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$61,135 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$418,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$623 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,101 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
49.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Eureka-Arcata Urban Area
5
California
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Eureka-Arcata Urban Area
6
California
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 7 1 43
Feb 6 1 46
Mar 5 1 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

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 54% of residents leaning left and 36% leaning right.

Liberal (55%) (37%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 32%
Hillary Clinton 56%
Other 12%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Kneeland Elementary
2 miles, N • 3.2 star
Garfield Elementary
8 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Freshwater Elementary
10 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Colleges

College of the Redwoods
14 miles, W • 1.4 star
Humboldt State University
14 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

St Joseph Hospital
12 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Sempervirens
13 miles, NW
Redwood Memorial Hospital
14 miles, W • 4.1 star
Mad River Community Hospital
16 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

Redding Municipal Airport
87 miles, SE • 1 star
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