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Happy Camp, CA
Census-designated place in Siskiyou County, California.
Population
539
Land area
12.1sq mi
People per sq mi
45
ZIP codes
0
Happy Camp and its ZIP codes
Happy Camp at a glance
- Happy Camp is 82% less dense than California as a whole.
- The median household income is $41,375, 58% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $166,400 (77% below California) and median rent is $775 a month.
Local data for Happy Camp, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Happy Camp, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,375
Poverty rate
16.1%
Median home value
$166,400
Median rent
$775/mo
Homeownership
63.1%
Bachelor's or higher
20.7%
Median age
57.6
Average commute
12.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (91), German Americans (86), Mexican Americans (45).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Siskiyou County. PPP loans are for Happy Camp.
Unemployment rate
7.3%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,171
13,862 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,164
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$419M
FY 2026, $9,501 per person
How people get to work
Happy Camp, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone60.0%
- Carpooled13.1%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked20.0%
- Bicycle1.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.4%
Average one-way commute: 12.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Happy Camp, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
1,383
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
181
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 33°F
61.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Happy Camp, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.0%
U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts
Diabetes
16.3%
U.S. 12.1% +4.2 pts
Smoking
18.6%
U.S. 12.8% +5.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Cities near Happy Camp
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Takilma, ORCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 5.9 |
| O'Brien, ORCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 5.2 |
| Cave Junction, ORCity | 28 mi | 1.8 |
| Williams, ORCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 11.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Happy Camp, CA in?
- Happy Camp is in Siskiyou County, California.
- What is the population of Happy Camp, CA?
- About 539 people live in Happy Camp, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Happy Camp?
- Nearby places include Takilma, OR (20 mi), O'Brien, OR (24 mi), Cave Junction, OR (28 mi), Williams, OR (28 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023