Arcata, California

Population 17,421

Arcata is located in Humboldt County, CA. The population is 17,421, making Arcata the 2nd largest city in Humboldt County.

There are 13 public schools in Arcata with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for Arcata is moderate , and there are 19 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Arcata is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Arcata property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Arcata include Bayside, Indianola and Blue Lake.

Arcata Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 6.5%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 44.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 49.4%

Crime Rate

32.52% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 316
  • Violent Crimes: 393
  • Robbery: 87
  • Burglary: 666
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

19.46% Lower than national avg.
  • 19 offenders in Arcata
  • 10.91 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

142 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 8
  • Registered Polluters: 2
  • Superfunds: 4
  • Tanks & Spills: 128

Unemployment

Moderate 3.7%
  • California unemployment average: 4.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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13 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 13 K-12 public schools in Arcata, CA and 3 private schools. Homefacts rates Arcata's schools as Very good, with an overall B+ rating.
3 Private Schools

Arcata Christian School

Mad River Montessori

St Mary's Catholic School

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1 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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19 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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1 Former Drug Lab view all

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25 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Arcata, CA issued 25 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 25 permits, 7 were issued for single family homes and 18 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Arcata, CA issued 24 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 24 permits, 6 were issued for single family homes and 18 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $741
  • 1 Bedroom: $862
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,112
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,580
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,903

Zip Codes

95501 95503 95518 95519 95521 95524 95525 95526 95549 95550 95551 95552 95564 96046

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Environmental Hazards

142 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality MODERATE (127/152)
    Arcata, CA has 83.55% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Arcata, CA is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.79 Average
    Arcata, CA is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 46.02°
  • February 45.8°
  • March 46.47°
  • April 48.02°
  • May 61.35°
  • June 54.37°
  • July 55.08°
  • August 56.38°
  • September 55.57°
  • October 53.8°
  • November 49.88°
  • December 45.58°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Arcata, CA

Earthquakes
Arcata, CA has a very high risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Arcata, CA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Arcata, CA has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Arcata, CA has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Arcata, CA: $31,180

Unemployment

Unemployment in Arcata is 3.7%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 4.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 37.11%
White Collar - 62.89%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Jerry Brown
  • Sen. Barbara Boxer
  • Sen. Dianne Feinstein

City Representatives

  • Jared Huffman

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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3 Cemeteries view all

3 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • No retirement homes found in Arcata, CA
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