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Kep'el, CA
Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California.
Population
10
Land area
3.6sq mi
People per sq mi
3
ZIP codes
0
Kep'el and its ZIP codes
Kep'el at a glance
- Kep'el is 99% less dense than California as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Humboldt County. PPP loans are for Kep'el.
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
Kep'el, 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
67° / 36°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kep'el, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.0%
U.S. 33.3% +2.7 pts
Diabetes
18.8%
U.S. 12.1% +6.7 pts
Smoking
19.5%
U.S. 12.8% +6.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
Cities near Kep'el
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WautecCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 2.3 |
| WeitchpecCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 3.8 |
| OrickCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.7 |
| HoopaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 20.4 |
| Big LagoonCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| KlamathCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 17.2 |
| Westhaven-MoonstoneCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 8.1 |
| TrinidadCity | 23 mi | 0.5 |
| FieldbrookCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 10.5 |
| Willow CreekCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 30.3 |
| McKinleyvilleCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 20.9 |
| Blue LakeCity | 29 mi | 0.6 |
| SalyerCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 5.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kep'el, CA in?
- Kep'el is in Humboldt County, California.
- What is the population of Kep'el, CA?
- About 10 people live in Kep'el, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kep'el?
- Nearby places include Wautec (5.4 mi), Weitchpec (8.7 mi), Orick (13 mi), Hoopa (16 mi), Big Lagoon (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023