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Blue Lake, CA
City in Humboldt County, California.
Population
982
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,588
ZIP codes
0
Blue Lake and its ZIP codes
Blue Lake at a glance
- Blue Lake is about 6.3 times as dense as California as a whole.
- The median household income is $53,594, 46% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $445,200 (39% below California) and median rent is $1,284 a month.
Local data for Blue Lake, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Blue Lake, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,594
Poverty rate
16.1%
Median home value
$445,200
Median rent
$1,284/mo
Homeownership
54.3%
Bachelor's or higher
38.7%
Median age
61.0
Average commute
14.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (219), Irish Americans (148), Italian Americans (112).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Humboldt County. PPP loans are for Blue Lake.
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
How people get to work
Blue Lake, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone61.6%
- Carpooled3.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.6%
- Bicycle3.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home23.9%
Average one-way commute: 14.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Blue Lake, 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 Blue Lake, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.3%
U.S. 33.3% -3.0 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
12.2%
U.S. 12.8% -0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.0%
U.S. 11.1% -6.1 pts
Cities near Blue Lake
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ArcataCity | 4.9 mi | 9.4 |
| FieldbrookCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 10.5 |
| IndianolaCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 1.4 |
| McKinleyvilleCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 20.9 |
| ManilaCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 0.7 |
| MyrtletownCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 2.1 |
| EurekaCity | 11 mi | 9.6 |
| SamoaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| CuttenCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| Westhaven-MoonstoneCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 8.1 |
| BayviewCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| FairhavenCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| Pine HillsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 10.1 |
| TrinidadCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| Humboldt HillCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.2 |
| Fields LandingCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Blue Lake, CA in?
- Blue Lake is in Humboldt County, California.
- What is the population of Blue Lake, CA?
- About 982 people live in Blue Lake, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Blue Lake?
- Nearby places include Arcata (4.9 mi), Fieldbrook (6.1 mi), Indianola (6.7 mi), McKinleyville (8.5 mi), Manila (9.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023