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Benbow, CA
Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California.
Population
316
Land area
4.9sq mi
People per sq mi
65
ZIP codes
0
Benbow and its ZIP codes
Benbow at a glance
- Benbow is 74% less dense than California as a whole.
Local data for Benbow, CA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Humboldt County. PPP loans are for Benbow.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,492
52,251 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,031
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $8,086 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Benbow, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
749
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
342
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 39°F
65.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Benbow, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.0%
U.S. 33.3% +2.7 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
20.1%
U.S. 12.8% +7.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
Cities near Benbow
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GarbervilleCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 2.7 |
| RedwayCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 1.3 |
| AlderpointCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.4 |
| PhillipsvilleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| MirandaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| LeggettCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.7 |
| Myers FlatCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| Shelter CoveCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5.8 |
| WeottCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| RedcrestCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.6 |
| RuthCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 38.9 |
| Mad RiverCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 35.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Benbow, CA in?
- Benbow is in Humboldt County, California.
- What is the population of Benbow, CA?
- About 316 people live in Benbow, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Benbow?
- Nearby places include Garberville (3.3 mi), Redway (5.4 mi), Alderpoint (10 mi), Phillipsville (10 mi), Miranda (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023