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Wautec, CA
Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California.
Population
6
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
3
ZIP codes
0
Wautec and its ZIP codes
Wautec at a glance
- Wautec is 99% less dense than California as a whole.
Local data for Wautec, CA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Humboldt County. PPP loans are for Wautec.
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
Wautec, 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
Cities near Wautec
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Kep'elCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 3.6 |
| OrickCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.7 |
| WeitchpecCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.8 |
| KlamathCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 17.2 |
| Big LagoonCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| HoopaCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 20.4 |
| Westhaven-MoonstoneCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 8.1 |
| TrinidadCity | 25 mi | 0.5 |
| FieldbrookCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 10.5 |
| McKinleyvilleCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 20.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wautec, CA in?
- Wautec is in Humboldt County, California.
- What is the population of Wautec, CA?
- About 6 people live in Wautec, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wautec?
- Nearby places include Kep'el (5.4 mi), Orick (12 mi), Weitchpec (14 mi), Klamath (17 mi), Big Lagoon (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023