Happy Camp, CA

Full City Profile · California · Del Norte County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
580 Population 48/sq mi density
$32,353 Median Income $24,141 per capita
$153,900 Home Value $148,411 Zillow
$683 Median Rent 17.8% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
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, 27.5% 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

Happy Camp, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$32,353
57% below
$24,141 per capita
Home Value
$153,900
45% below
Zillow: $148,411
Median Rent
$683/mo
41% below
17.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.9%
32% below
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
27.5%
664% above
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
7% above
18.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Happy Camp Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
43%
Home Value
55%
Rent
59%
Poverty
85%
Bachelor's
68%
Unemployment
764%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Happy Camp a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Happy Camp residents earn a median household income of $32,353 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,141. The unemployment rate stands at 27.5% (664% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 845 business establishments, including 63 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Happy Camp is $153,900 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,411. Median rent is $683/month, with 17.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.

Education

22.9% of adults in Happy Camp hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% below the national average). 89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 61.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Data Overview

People

Population580
Median Age57.8 yrs
Density48/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans17.3%

Economy

C
Median Income$32,353
Per Capita$24,141
Unemployment27.5%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$1,088M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,035

Housing

B+
Home Value$153,900
Rent$683
Ownership53.9%
Zillow$148,411
Housing Units493
Rent Burden17.8%

Health

Obesity34.3%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death11,533/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain61.2 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,922 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.9%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score3.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 40%
Commute14 min
Broadband86.1%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Happy Camp was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Rogue Valley International - Medford (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
25.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.