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Comptche, CA
Census-designated place in Mendocino County, California.
Population
163
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
141
ZIP codes
0
Comptche and its ZIP codes
Comptche at a glance
- Comptche is 44% less dense than California as a whole.
Local data for Comptche, CA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mendocino County. PPP loans are for Comptche.
Unemployment rate
5.6%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,431
31,998 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,438
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$663M
FY 2026, $7,235 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Comptche, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
346
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
339
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 33°F
49.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Comptche, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.1%
U.S. 33.3% -4.2 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.0%
U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts
Cities near Comptche
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AlbionCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 1.8 |
| Little RiverCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.7 |
| MendocinoCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.3 |
| CasparCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3 |
| PhiloCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.1 |
| WillitsCity | 16 mi | 2.8 |
| BrooktrailsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 7.3 |
| Fort BraggCity | 17 mi | 2.9 |
| CleoneCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.6 |
| ManchesterCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.6 |
| Redwood ValleyCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.7 |
| CalpellaCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.5 |
| BoonvilleCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 5.5 |
| UkiahCity | 22 mi | 5.5 |
| TalmageCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.6 |
| Point ArenaCity | 25 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Comptche, CA in?
- Comptche is in Mendocino County, California.
- What is the population of Comptche, CA?
- About 163 people live in Comptche, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Comptche?
- Nearby places include Albion (9.4 mi), Little River (10 mi), Mendocino (11 mi), Caspar (13 mi), Philo (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023