Humboldt Hill, CA — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Humboldt County · California
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Humboldt Hill based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
3,421
2023 ACS
Median Income
$85,438
2023
Median Home Value
$408,800
2023
Median Rent
$1,576
2023
Median Age
43.1
Unemployment
1.6%
Cost of Living Index
144.0
100 = national avg
Humboldt Hill is a city in Humboldt County, California, with a population of 3,421 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Humboldt Hill is one of the communities in California.
The median household income in Humboldt Hill is $85,438, and the median home value is $408,800. The cost of living index is 144.0 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,576 per month. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, and the median age is 43.1 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
3,421
Male
1,665
48.7%
Female
1,756
51.3%
Median Age
43.1
Age Distribution
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
16.1%
High School or Higher
33.0%
Foreign Born
12.7%
Veterans
7.8%
Married
41.6%
Avg Household Size
2.6
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.461
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
White
63.1%
Foreign Born
12.7%
Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.
Hispanic/Latino
27.6%
944 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
72.4%
Hispanic/Latino Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Asian Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)American Indian & Alaska Native Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
3,061
English Only
79.0%
#1 Non-English Language
Spanish
572 speakers
Limited English
10.5%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
89.5%
Limited English Proficiency
10.5%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
267
7.8% of population
Disability Rate
7.1%
19 with disability
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
255
95.5%
Female Veterans
12
4.5%
Disability Status
With Disability
19
Without Disability
248
Disability Rate
7.1%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
2,514
#1 Ancestry
English
16.4% (562)
#2 Ancestry
Irish
11.4% (391)
#3 Ancestry
German
10.0% (343)
Top 20 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
1,215
Family Households
735
60.5%
Married Couples
550
45.3%
Non-Family Households
480
39.5%
Single Mother Households
89
7.3%
Single Father Households
96
7.9%
Living Alone
339
27.9%
Children Under 18
Total Children
376
In Married Couple
258
68.6%
With Single Mother
0
0.0%
With Single Father
118
31.4%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$108,807
Married Couple Income
$125,813
Single Mother Income
$62,958
Avg Family Size
2.6
Avg Non-Family Size
3.2
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
218
Grandparents Responsible
11
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$85,438
+17% vs national
Per Capita Income
$38,088
+2% vs national
Poverty Rate
15.2%
+12% vs national
Gini Index
0.4019
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
1.6%
-68% vs national
SNAP Recipients
17.5%
of households
How Humboldt Hill Compares
Humboldt Hill vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Humboldt Hill is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Humboldt Hill, CA has a median household income of $85,438, making it the 7,510th highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Humboldt Hill has a higher median household income than 73% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
Humboldt Hill, CA has a per capita income of $38,088, making it the 9,798th highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Humboldt Hill has a higher per capita income than 65% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
Humboldt Hill, CA has a poverty rate of 15.2%, making it the 10,963rd highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Humboldt Hill has a higher poverty rate than 65% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
Humboldt Hill, CA has a unemployment rate of 1.6%, making it the 21,632nd highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Humboldt Hill has a higher unemployment rate than 30% of all the cities we measured.
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Humboldt Hill. The median household income here is $85,438.
Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
1.6%
-78% vs CA avg
Labor Force
1,465
Employed
1,441
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
16.1%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
33.0%
of adults 25+
Median Age
43.1
Work from Home
9.4%
of workers
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the California metro area
Highest-Paying Job
Software Developers
Top Median Wage
$170.9K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
Cost of Living
Overall Index
144.0
100 = national avg
+44.0 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$63,371
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$149,785
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD
1 Bedroom
$1,186
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,550
per month
The median household income in Humboldt Hill, CA is $85,438, which is 16.7% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $38,088. The poverty rate of 15.2% is higher than the CA state average of 13.0%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4019, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, compared to the state average of 7.6%. The labor force is 1,465. 16.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 77.0% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 144.0, which is 44.0% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 182.2. A single adult needs to earn approximately $63,371 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Market SnapshotRedfin — January 2026
Median Sale Price
$410,000
Median List Price
$409,450
Price Per Sq Ft
$341
Days on Market
28
Active Inventory
6
Months of Supply
1.2
Seller's market
Market CompetitivenessRedfin
Sold Above List
40.0%
Off Market in 2 Weeks
0.0%
Sale-to-List Ratio
98.6%
Buyer's market
Price TrendsRedfin
Market ActivityRedfin
Homes Sold
5
New Listings
2
Pending Sales
4
Price Per Square FootRedfin
Median Sale $/SF
$341
Median List $/SF
$319
Humboldt Hill vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Humboldt Hill is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Humboldt Hill, CA has a median home value of $408,800, making it the 4,372nd highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Humboldt Hill has a higher median home value than 84% of all the cities we measured.
Median Rent
Humboldt Hill, CA has a median rent of $1,576, making it the 3,676th highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that Humboldt Hill has a higher median rent than 84% of all the cities we measured.
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Humboldt Hill, CA has a price per square foot of $341, making it the 2,735th highest price per square foot out of 20,748 cities in our database. This means that Humboldt Hill has a higher price per square foot than 87% of all the cities we measured.
Rent Burden
Humboldt Hill, CA has a rent burden of 22.1%, making it the 6,073rd highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that Humboldt Hill has a higher rent burden than 72% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$408,800
Median Rent
$1,576
Total Housing Units
1,393
Vacancy Rate
12.8%
Owner Occupied
62.2%
Renter Occupied
37.8%
Median Property Tax
$2,908
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$1,485
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$2,908
per year
Effective Tax Rate
0.71%
of home value
Median Home Value
$408,800
Estimated Mean Tax
$2,821
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($2,908) by the median home value ($408,800). In Humboldt Hill, CA, this works out to an effective rate of 0.71%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The current median sale price in Humboldt Hill, CA is $410,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 28 days on the market. 40.0% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 1.2 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $341. The median rent is $1,576 per month (Census ACS). About 62.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1976. There are 1,393 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $2,908. The effective tax rate is 0.71%, below the national average.
Crime data is not yet available for Humboldt Hill. The FBI UCR/NIBRS program does not cover all jurisdictions.
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
96.8
Relatively High
Expected Annual Loss
95.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
74.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
56.4
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
27
Public Assistance
$42.0M
Individual Assistance
$110K
Most Common Type
Flood
12 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
Showing 20 of 28 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
200
Total Claims Paid
$2,877,708
Avg Claim Payout
$14,389
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
39
Federal Funding
$16,080,892
Properties Protected
103
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.45
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 205.4: Non Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic | 7 | $558,447 |
| 205.6: Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic | 4 | $3,061,549 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $237,000 |
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts | 2 | $1,916,721 |
| 601.2: Generators - Regular | 2 | $688,056 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Humboldt Hill has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, earthquake, wildfire. The area has had 27 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (12 declarations). 200 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $42,024,246 in public assistance recovery funding. $110,100 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 39 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
30.7%
5.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
25.7%
2.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.3%
0.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
3.2pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
36.2%
Arthritis
26.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.9%
Health Risk Behaviors
Prevention & Screening
Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Frequent Mental Distress
19.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.7%
Loneliness
34.3%
Lack of Support
26.1%
Disability Prevalence
Any Disability
33.6%
Mobility
15.6%
Cognitive
16.2%
Hearing
7.5%
Vision
5.4%
Self-Care
4.2%
Independent Living
9.5%
Health-Related Social Needs
Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Humboldt Hill has an obesity rate of 30.7%, which is 5.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.7%, 2.2pp above the national average. About 7.4% of adults lack health insurance. 72.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.2 mi
Providence St Joseph Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence St Joseph Hospital | 6.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
| Sempervirens | 6.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | Yes |
| Providence Redwood Memorial Hospital | 11.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | Yes |
| Mad River Community Hospital | 11.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
| Jerold Phelps Community Hospital | 49.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | Yes |
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Drive Alone
77.0%
-2% vs national
Public Transit
0.4%
-53% vs national
Work From Home
9.4%
+1% vs national
Carpool
9.7%
Walk
3.5%
How Humboldt Hill's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
Commute data for Humboldt Hill, CA covers travel times and transportation modes. 77.0% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 9.4% work from home, which is below the CA state average of 14.0%. 9.7% of workers carpool. 3.5% walk to work.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
94.6%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
84.8%
of households
No Internet
5.4%
of households
Total Households
1,215
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
93.7%
of households
Smartphone
89.1%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
76.4%
of households
Tablet
66.6%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
32.0¢
per kWh
+68% vs Under 10,000 avg
Commercial Rate
25.5¢
per kWh
+65% vs Under 10,000 avg
Industrial Rate
21.5¢
per kWh
+81% vs Under 10,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$161
residential
+10% vs Under 10,000 avg
87% above the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in California averages 32.0¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $161. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Humboldt Hill vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (Under 10,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
94.6% of households in Humboldt Hill have broadband internet access. 84.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.4% of households have no internet access. 7.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Humboldt Hill is located in Humboldt County, CA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Humboldt Hill.
Election Overview
Source: Humboldt County (2024)2024 Winner
Democrat
Dem Votes
39,800
62.0%
GOP Votes
21,559
33.6%
Total Votes
64,228
Margin
D+28.4%
Shift from 2020
R+5.0pp
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39,800 | 21,559 | 64,228 | 62.0% | 33.6% | D+28.4 |
| 2020 | 44,768 | 21,770 | 68,828 | 65.0% | 31.6% | D+33.4 |
| 2016 | 19,596 | 10,883 | 33,636 | 58.3% | 32.4% | D+25.9 |
In the 2024 presidential election, Humboldt County recorded 64,228 total votes. Democrats won the county with 62.0% of the vote compared to 33.6% for Republicans, a margin of D+28.4%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+5.0pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Humboldt County has shifted 2.5 percentage points toward Democrats.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
5
Total Population
50,273
Avg Median Income
$70,124
Avg Home Value
$410,680
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95501 | 22,972 | $55,076 | $389,900 | $1,151 | 7.3 |
| 95503 | 24,442 | $76,708 | $411,500 | $1,485 | 83.7 |
| 95537 | 512 | $76,116 | $360,300 | N/A | 0.3 |
| 95551 | 1,870 | $73,472 | $469,800 | $1,338 | 42.4 |
| 95564 | 477 | $69,250 | $421,900 | $1,241 | 3.4 |
Humboldt Hill, CA has 5 ZIP codes with a combined population of 50,273. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $70,124. The average median home value is $410,680. The average median monthly rent is -$133,332,290.
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