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Orick, CA
Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California.
Population
199
Land area
4.7sq mi
People per sq mi
42
ZIP codes
0
Orick and its ZIP codes
Orick at a glance
- Orick is 83% less dense than California as a whole.
Local data for Orick, CA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Humboldt County. PPP loans are for Orick.
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
Orick, 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 Orick, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.2%
U.S. 33.3% -3.1 pts
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
11.6%
U.S. 12.8% -1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.1%
U.S. 11.1% -6.0 pts
Cities near Orick
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Big LagoonCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 0.6 |
| WautecCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.3 |
| Kep'elCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.6 |
| TrinidadCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| Westhaven-MoonstoneCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 8.1 |
| KlamathCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 17.2 |
| WeitchpecCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.8 |
| McKinleyvilleCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 20.9 |
| FieldbrookCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 10.5 |
| HoopaCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 20.4 |
| Blue LakeCity | 28 mi | 0.6 |
| ArcataCity | 29 mi | 9.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Orick, CA in?
- Orick is in Humboldt County, California.
- What is the population of Orick, CA?
- About 199 people live in Orick, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Orick?
- Nearby places include Big Lagoon (9.5 mi), Wautec (12 mi), Kep'el (13 mi), Trinidad (16 mi), Westhaven-Moonstone (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023