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What are the crime rate and median income in Humboldt County, California?
Humboldt County averaged 4.3 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents a year in 2021-2025, 10% lower than the California rate (4.8). The median household earns $61,160 and the unemployment rate was 5.6% in August 2026. Population: about 134,541 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Humboldt County?
From 2021 through 2025, Humboldt County averaged 581 reported violent crimes a year, along with 2,075 property crimes. Per 1,000 residents, the violent-crime rate works out to 4.3: 10% lower than the California rate (4.8), and 17% higher than the national rate (3.7). Burglary, theft and car theft together come to 15.4 per 1,000 residents, compared with 21.2 across California. Most violent crimes here are aggravated assaults (64%). CDC death records show about 11 homicide deaths a year in the county (7.8 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Humboldt County | Per 1,000 | California per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 581 | 4.3 | 4.8 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 5 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 89 | 0.66 | 0.37 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 117 | 0.87 | 1.2 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 370 | 2.7 | 3.2 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 2,075 | 15.4 | 21.2 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 375 | 2.8 | 3.3 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,436 | 10.7 | 13.6 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 264 | 2.0 | 4.3 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (7 agencies; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Humboldt County?
Half of households in Humboldt County make more than $61,160 and half make less; across California the midpoint is $99,122. The typical owner-occupied home is valued at $446,900 by its owners; renters pay a median $1,287. 21.0% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 12.4%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 5.6% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 3,294 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Humboldt County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 134,541 | 39,287,377 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $61,160 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $446,900 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,287 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 9.0% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 18.7% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 21.0% | 12.4% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 33.1% | 37.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 56.5% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 39.9 | 37.9 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.9% | 93.5% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 4.9% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Humboldt County?
Humboldt County carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are river flooding (Relatively High), earthquakes (Relatively High) and coastal flooding (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
1 Superfund site is on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Humboldt County: Copper Bluff Mine. 1 other site has finished cleanup and been taken off the list. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
Humboldt County has 1 dam classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. 1 is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition. Tallest on the list: Scotia Log Pond (24 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Industrial chemical releases
2 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 96,096 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Humboldt County was covered by 5 federal major disaster declarations from 2016 through 2025 (Severe Storm 3, Flood 2), not counting COVID-19. In 2024, 0 of 366 monitored days had an air quality index of “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse (EPA). Of 45 community water systems, 11 had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 3 (low). NHTSA counted 26 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 3 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in Humboldt County?
Humboldt County had 8 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (all active that day). Where crews are working: SR 36 and US 101. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Humboldt County?
Federal school lists show 89 public and 7 private schools in the county. 5 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 64 fire or EMS stations and 8 police or sheriff stations. 10 state parks or recreation areas: Benbow State Recreation Area, Fort Humboldt State Historic Park, Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park, Harry A. Merlo State Recreation Area and Humboldt Lagoons State Park and 5 more.
What tribal lands and sacred sites are in Humboldt County?
Census tribal areas that reach into Humboldt County: Hoopa Valley Reservation, Yurok Reservation, Karuk Reservation and Off-Reservation Trust Land, Rohnerville (Rancheria) Trust Land, Blue Lake Rancheria and Off-Reservation Trust Land and Table Bluff Reservation and 2 more.
Tribal areas are Census statistical boundaries, shown for reference; they are not legal boundaries.
See them on the map: tribal lands →
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Humboldt County
Gun shops
13 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Humboldt County, plus 8 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). One of them is a pawnshop licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Ballistic Precision INC (Eureka), Browns Sporting Goods (Garberville), Bucksport Sporting Goods INC (Eureka), Fortuna Ace Hardware And Garden INC (Fortuna), Grundmans Sporting Goods INC (Rio Dell), Humboldt Pawn (Eureka), Nilsen Feed & Grain Company (Eureka), Pacific Outfitters, Eureka (Eureka) and 5 more.
Liquor stores
13 liquor stores are on the map in Humboldt County: Amy's Liquor (Eureka), Arcata Liquors (Arcata), Bevmo (Eureka), Blue Lake Liquor And Gas (Blue Lake), Cask & Flask (Mckinleyville), E & J Market (Rio Dell), Express Liquor & Cigar (Fortuna), Express Liquor & Cigar #3 (Arcata) and 5 more.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map in Humboldt County: Planned Parenthood Northern California-Eureka Center (Eureka).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Humboldt County?
Humboldt County averaged 581 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 4.3 per 1,000 residents, 10% lower than the California rate (4.8). The property-crime rate was 15.4 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Humboldt County?
$61,160 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $99,122 for California and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Humboldt County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 5.6% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 3,294 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Humboldt County?
Humboldt County carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are river flooding (Relatively High), earthquakes (Relatively High) and coastal flooding (Relatively High).
Are there Superfund sites in Humboldt County?
1 Superfund site is on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Humboldt County: Copper Bluff Mine. 1 other site has finished cleanup and been taken off the list.
Is there road construction in Humboldt County right now?
Humboldt County had 8 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (all active that day). Where crews are working: SR 36 and US 101.
How many nursing homes are in Humboldt County?
5 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Humboldt County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Norte County | 27,107 | 5.5 | $67,058 |
| Mendocino County | 90,244 | 4.5 | $68,092 |
| Siskiyou County | 43,466 | 5.7 | $59,095 |
| Trinity County | 15,860 | 5.2 | $53,002 |
More: California statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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