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Big Lagoon, CA
Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California.
Population
138
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
227
ZIP codes
0
Big Lagoon and its ZIP codes
Local data for Big Lagoon, CA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Humboldt County. PPP loans are for Big Lagoon.
Unemployment rate
5.6%
Aug 2026, -0.1 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
Big Lagoon, 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
63° / 41°F
46.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Big Lagoon, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.0%
U.S. 33.3% -3.3 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
10.7%
U.S. 12.8% -2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.9%
U.S. 11.1% -6.2 pts
Cities near Big Lagoon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TrinidadCity | 6.9 mi | 0.5 |
| Westhaven-MoonstoneCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 8.1 |
| OrickCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 4.7 |
| McKinleyvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 20.9 |
| FieldbrookCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 10.5 |
| Kep'elCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.6 |
| WautecCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.3 |
| ArcataCity | 20 mi | 9.4 |
| Blue LakeCity | 21 mi | 0.6 |
| ManilaCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.7 |
| WeitchpecCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3.8 |
| HoopaCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 20.4 |
| IndianolaCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.4 |
| SamoaCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.8 |
| MyrtletownCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 2.1 |
| EurekaCity | 26 mi | 9.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Big Lagoon, CA in?
- Big Lagoon is in Humboldt County, California.
- What is the population of Big Lagoon, CA?
- About 138 people live in Big Lagoon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Big Lagoon?
- Nearby places include Trinidad (6.9 mi), Westhaven-Moonstone (8.1 mi), Orick (9.5 mi), McKinleyville (13 mi), Fieldbrook (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023