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Happy Camp, CA

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Happy Camp is a small town in California with a population of 580. Residents earn $32,353 per year, which is 57% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
580 Population 48/sq mi density
$32,353 Median Income $24,141 per capita
$153,900 Home Value $139,442 Zillow
$683 Median Rent 17.8% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 269 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$32,353 median income, 12.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$153,900 home value, $683/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $32,353
57% lower than US avg
Home Value $153,900
45% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 22.9%
32% lower than US avg
Median Rent $683
41% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.3%
7% higher than US avg
Unemployment 12.7%
253% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.6%
15% lower than US avg

How Happy Camp Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population580
Median Age57.8 yrs
Density48/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 55%
Veterans17.3%

Economy

C
Median Income$32,353
Per Capita$24,141
Unemployment12.7%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$1,088M
Commute14 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$153,900
Rent$683
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$139,442
Housing Units493
Rent Burden17.8%

Health

Obesity34.3%
Uninsured8.2%
Smoking18.7%
Depression26.8%
Heart Disease6.8%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
AQI48 (Good)
Rain61.2 in/yr
Sunny Days269/yr
Elevation1,922 ft (586 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.9%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 40%
Commute14 min
Broadband86.1%
Libraries2

Is Happy Camp a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Happy Camp receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Happy Camp offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Happy Camp is $32,353, 57% below the national average of $75,149. At 12.7%, unemployment is notably high. 10.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Happy Camp is $153,900, 45% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $683 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

22.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Happy Camp experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 269 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 61.2 inches, including 7.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Happy Camp has a population of 580 with a density of 48 people per square mile. The median age is 57.8 years, 49% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (54.5%), with 32.9% Hispanic.

Population

580
Total Population
48
People / sq mi
57.8yrs
Median Age
49% above US avg
12.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55%
Female 45%

Race & Ethnicity

Happy Camp vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.3%
15% above US avg
Spanish9.7%
28% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Happy Camp vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Happy Camp is $32,353, which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes.

Income: Happy Camp vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$32,353
57% below US avg
Per Capita Income$24,141
Avg Weekly Wage$1,035
IRS Avg AGI$57,408

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.7%
253% above US avg
Poverty Rate10.6%
15% below US avg
Establishments (County)845
County GDP$1,088M

Business (County)

Restaurants63
Healthcare67
Retail59
Manufacturing14

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,167
19% above US avg
Cost of Living110.70 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.71%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time13.9 min
Drive Alone74.1%
Public Transit1.2%
Work from Home3.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Happy Camp is $153,900, 45% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $683 (41% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $139,442.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$153,900
45% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$139,442

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$683
41% below US avg
Rent Burden17.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied53.9%
Housing Units493
Median Year Built1967

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,167
19% above US avg
Effective Rate2.71%
In Happy Camp, 34.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.2% of residents lack health insurance. 18.7% are current smokers. 26.8% report depression. 25.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Happy Camp vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.3%
7% above US avg
Diabetes11.7%
Heart Disease6.8%
High Blood Pressure32.4%
Asthma12.6%
COPD7.6%
Cancer6.9%
Stroke3.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking18.7%
34% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.1%
Physical Inactivity25.5%
Depression26.8%
Mental Distress22.6%
Physical Distress16.7%
Short Sleep38.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.4%
Uninsured8.2%
5% below US avg
Checkup Rate70.1%
Dental Visits54.2%
Premature Death11,533/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.8/10
Exercise Access84.9%
Healthcare Facilities67
Happy Camp has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 61.2 inches. The area enjoys 269 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall61.2 inches
61% above US avg
Snowfall7.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,922 ft (586 m)
Area12.1 sq mi (31.4 km²)
Population Density48/sq mi
Coordinates41.8159°N, 123.3928°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
County FIPS06015
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 22.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 16.4-point margin. 86.1% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 56.8%
D 40.4%

Winner: Republican by 16.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.9%
32% below US avg
High School+89.1%
Graduate Degree+7.6%
School Test Score4.69
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density48/sq mi
Total Area12.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access86.1%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities67
Restaurants63
Retail Stores59

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute13.9 min
Drive Alone74.1%
Public Transit1.2%
Work from Home3.1%

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