Rio Dell, CA

Full City Profile · California · Humboldt County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
3,371 Population 1,359/sq mi density
$46,055 Median Income $24,427 per capita
$313,400 Home Value $301,256 Zillow
$1,057 Median Rent 37.7% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
366 Violent Crime/100K 1,645 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$46,055 median income, 9.9% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$313,400 home value, $1,057/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
366 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Rio Dell, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,055
39% below
$24,427 per capita
Home Value
$313,400
11% above
Zillow: $301,256
Median Rent
$1,057/mo
9% below
37.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
366/100K
4% below
1,645/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.6%
72% below
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
9.9%
175% above
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
11% above
19.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Rio Dell Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
61%
Home Value
111%
Rent
91%
Poverty
73%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
275%
Crime
96%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rio Dell a Good Place to Live?

C
2.0 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rio Dell residents earn a median household income of $46,055 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,427. The unemployment rate stands at 9.9% (175% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,685 business establishments, including 393 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rio Dell is $313,400 , 11% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $301,256. Median rent is $1,057/month, with 37.7% 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 1964.

Safety & Crime

Rio Dell reports 366 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 4% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,645/100K.

Education

9.6% of adults in Rio Dell hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rio Dell has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population3,371
Median Age31.8 yrs
Density1,359/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born4.2%
Veterans7.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$46,055
Per Capita$24,427
Unemployment9.9%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$7,591M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,062

Housing

C+
Home Value$313,400
Rent$1,057
Ownership59.1%
Zillow$301,256
Housing Units1,513
Rent Burden37.7%

Crime

F
Violent366/100K
Property1,645/100K

Health

Obesity35.7%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking19.7%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death9,668/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain47.7 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation648 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.6%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 34% / D 62%
Commute23 min
Broadband84.2%
Internet Speed30 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Rio Dell was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Redding Regional (95 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 393 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.