Humboldt County, CA

Living in Humboldt County

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Bikeability 57
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Walkability 68
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Commute 88
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Public Transit 45
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Affordability 54
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Public Safety 45
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Airports 5
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Hospitals 56
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Colleges 26
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Schools 32
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Residents

136k Population +2.9k (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
30% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
55% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black1%
Caucasian74%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Multiracial5%
Native American5%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate22%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household55%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone13%

Economy

$48k Median Household Income +$8k (2010–19)
81% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
20  mi Average Commute
81% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector57%
Self-employed14%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service22%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van82%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation2%
Walked6%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$313k Median Home Value -$12k (2010–19)
12% Built 2000 or Later
$865 Median Monthly Rent +$143 (2010–19)
49% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home9%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier15%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K26%
$400K to $499K11%
$500K to $749K12%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity16%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas7%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas55%
Wood17%

Crime

Violent Crime in Humboldt County

United States45
California55

Property Crime in Humboldt County

United States48
California56

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (56%)(35%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton56%
Donald Trump31%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 43 7 1
Feb 46 7 2
Mar 49 6 1
Apr 52 3 0
May 59 2 0
Jun 65 1 0
Jul 70 0 0
Aug 69 0 0
Sep 65 1 0
Oct 57 3 0
Nov 48 6 0
Dec 42 8 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Humboldt County

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding23
Coastal Flooding8
Tsunami2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Humboldt County, CA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Humboldt County, CA

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Gospel Outreach School
12 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Humboldt County, CA

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Simpson University
84 miles, E
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Humboldt County, CA

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St Joseph Hospital
12 miles, NW
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Sempervirens
13 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Humboldt County, CA

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