Benbow, CA

Full City Profile · California · Humboldt County County

1.3 /5.0
F Poor
401 Population 82/sq mi density
$336,500 Home Value $339,259 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Benbow, CA

At a Glance

Home Value
$336,500
19% above
Zillow: $339,259
Bachelor's Degree+
3.9%
88% below
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
15.2%
322% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
8% above
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Benbow Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Benbow's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
119%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
12%
Unemployment
422%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Benbow a Good Place to Live?

F
1.3 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Benbow is $336,500 , 19% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $339,259. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.

Education

3.9% of adults in Benbow hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% below the national average). 88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Benbow has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 65.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population401
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density82/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born7.2%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$28,760
Unemployment15.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$7,591M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,062

Housing

Home Value$336,500
Rent
Ownership58.7%
Zillow$339,259
Housing Units104
Rent Burden37.1%

Health

Obesity34.8%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death9,668/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain65.4 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,482 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.9%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 34% / D 62%
Broadband87.7%
Internet Speed30 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Benbow was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Redding Regional (83 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 393 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.