Fortuna, California

Population 11,830

Fortuna is located in Humboldt County, CA. The population is 11,830, making Fortuna the 4th largest city in Humboldt County.

There are 9 public schools in Fortuna with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Fortuna is low , and there are 21 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Fortuna is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Fortuna property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Fortuna include Hydesville, Carlotta and Loleta.

Fortuna Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 14.5%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 70%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 15.4%

Crime Rate

11.38% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 292
  • Violent Crimes: 227
  • Robbery: 73
  • Burglary: 406
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

23.71% Higher than national avg.
  • 21 offenders in Fortuna
  • 17.75 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

78 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 2
  • Registered Polluters: 1
  • Superfunds: 2
  • Tanks & Spills: 73

Unemployment

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

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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9 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 9 K-12 public schools in Fortuna, CA and 3 private schools. Homefacts rates Fortuna's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.

0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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32 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Fortuna, CA issued 32 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 32 permits, 10 were issued for single family homes and 22 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Fortuna, CA issued 44 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 44 permits, 9 were issued for single family homes and 35 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

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Environmental Hazards

78 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality MODERATE (127/152)
    Fortuna, CA has 83.55% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Fortuna, CA is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.79 Average
    Fortuna, 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 Fortuna, CA

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Fortuna, CA: $44,904

Unemployment

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

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 45.35%
White Collar - 54.65%

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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1 Cemetery view all

4 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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