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Population in July 2008: 17,044. Population change since 2000: +2.4%
 

Males: 8,480  (49.8%)
Females: 8,564  (50.2%)

Median resident age:  25.8 years
California median age:  33.3 years

Zip codes: 95518, 95521.

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Estimated median household income in 2007: $26,348 (it was $22,315 in 2000)
Arcata:  $26,348
California:  $59,948

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $20,662
Arcata:  $20,662
California:  $28,678

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $333,490 (it was $133,500 in 2000)
Arcata:  $333,490
California:  $532,300
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Races in Arcata:

  • White Non-Hispanic (81.3%)
  • Hispanic (7.2%)
  • Two or more races (5.3%)
  • American Indian (4.8%)
  • Other race (3.5%)
  • Black (1.6%)
  • Japanese (0.5%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

2008 cost of living index in Arcata: 118.7 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (18.2%), Irish (15.6%), English (13.1%), Italian (6.2%), Scottish (4.6%), United States (4.2%).

Current Local Time: PST time zone

Elevation: 33 feet

Land area: 9.19 square miles.

Population density: 1855 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Arcata

  • High school or higher: 87.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 41.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 13.6%
  • Unemployed: 8.9%
  • Mean travel time to work: 15.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Arcata city

  • Never married: 57.1%
  • Now married: 29.5%
  • Separated: 1.6%
  • Widowed: 3.5%
  • Divorced: 8.3%

1,110 residents are foreign born (2.4% Europe, 2.3% Latin America, 1.1% Asia).

This city:  6.7%
California:  26.2%


According to our research there were 15 registered sex offenders living in Arcata, California in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Arcata to the number of sex offenders is 1136 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is smaller than the state average.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Arcata:  0.7% ($973)
California:  0.8% ($1,564)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Redding, CA (92.1 miles , pop. 80,865).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Sacramento, CA (212.2 miles , pop. 407,018).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (564.0 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities: Blue Lake, CA (2.2 miles ), McKinleyville, CA (2.3 miles ), Myrtletown, CA (2.5 miles ), Eureka, CA (2.7 miles ), Cutten, CA (2.9 miles ), North Coastal, CA (3.0 miles ), Bayview, CA (3.0 miles ), Pine Hills, CA (3.2 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 20 buildings, average cost: $100,300
  • 1997: 35 buildings, average cost: $91,600
  • 1998: 32 buildings, average cost: $117,900
  • 1999: 24 buildings, average cost: $157,000
  • 2000: 23 buildings, average cost: $115,500
  • 2001: 18 buildings, average cost: $171,600
  • 2002: 20 buildings, average cost: $170,300
  • 2003: 28 buildings, average cost: $108,600
  • 2004: 78 buildings, average cost: $129,100
  • 2005: 54 buildings, average cost: $150,600
  • 2006: 23 buildings, average cost: $161,200
  • 2007: 37 buildings, average cost: $122,900
  • 2008: 25 buildings, average cost: $164,700

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Latitude: 40.87 N, Longitude: 124.08 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +2,354 (+14.1%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 4,369 (54.0%)

Area code: 707

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Population change in the 1990s: +988 (+6.3%).

Historical population

Historical housing units

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Educational services (14%)
  • Accommodation and food services (9%)
  • Health care (8%)
  • Public administration (7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (5%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (5%)
  • Construction (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (23%)
  • Accommodation and food services (15%)
  • Health care (11%)
  • Social assistance (6%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (4%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (4%)
  • Public administration (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (4%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (3%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (3%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (3%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (5%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (4%)



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Crime in Arcata by Year

Type 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Murders 000201000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.011.60.05.90.00.00.0
Rapes 443364644
    per 100,000 24.424.117.717.435.623.435.223.423.6
Robberies 1484201215111710
    per 100,000 85.448.123.6115.971.387.864.699.659.1
Assaults 211614222328313437
    per 100,000 128.096.282.5127.4136.6163.9181.9199.2218.6
Burglaries 131136107143154180252182146
    per 100,000 798.7818.0630.9828.4914.61053.51478.81066.4862.4
Thefts 629554631584541570519474353
    per 100,000 3835.13332.13720.53383.23213.03336.13045.62777.52085.2
Auto thefts 362241355855834325
    per 100,000 219.5132.3241.7202.8344.5321.9487.1252.0147.7
Arson 12101196541N/A
    per 100,000 73.260.164.952.135.629.323.55.9N/A
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 320.9) 297.6254.1250.1306.9297.3322.5348.2294.4235.9

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Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 34 (23 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:  1.35
US city average:  3.00

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Arcata-area historical earthquake activity is near California state average. It is 1590% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/31/1922 at 13:17:28, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 77.9 miles away from Arcata center
On 11/8/1980 at 10:27:34, a magnitude 7.2 (6.2 MB, 7.2 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.0 ML) earthquake occurred 19.9 miles away from the city center
On 4/25/1992 at 18:06:04, a magnitude 7.2 (6.3 MB, 7.1 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.1 MW, Depth: 9.4 mi) earthquake occurred 36.2 miles away from the city center, causing $75,000,000 total damage
On 1/22/1923 at 09:04:18, a magnitude 7.2 (7.2 UK) earthquake occurred 70.4 miles away from Arcata center
On 9/1/1994 at 15:15:53, a magnitude 7.1 (6.6 MB, 7.0 MS, 7.1 MW, 6.8 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 95.2 miles away from the city center
On 8/17/1991 at 22:17:14, a magnitude 7.1 (6.2 MB, 7.1 MS, 7.1 MW, 6.8 ML, Depth: 8.4 mi) earthquake occurred 98.8 miles away from Arcata center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

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Birthplace of: Joe Gates - College basketball player (Mt. St. Marys Mountaineers).


Hospital/medical center in Arcata:
  • MAD RIVER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (3800 JAMES RD)
Other hospitals/medical centers near Arcata:
  • SEMPERVIRENS (about 7 miles; EUREKA, CA)
  • ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL (about 7 miles; EUREKA, CA)
  • REDWOOD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 21 miles; FORTUNA, CA)

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Amtrak station:
ARCATA (F ST. BETWEEN 7TH & 8TH STS.) - Bus Station. Services: fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, call for taxi service, public transit connection.

Local government website: ARCATACITYHALL.ORG

College/University in Arcata:
  • HUMBOLDT STATE UNIVERSITY (Full-time enrollment: 6,800; Location: 1 HARPST STREET; Public; Website: www.humboldt.edu; Offers Master's degree)
Other colleges/universities with over 2000 students near Arcata:
  • COLLEGE OF THE REDWOODS (about 7 miles; EUREKA, CA; Full-time enrollment: 4,071)
  • SHASTA COLLEGE (about 94 miles; REDDING, CA; FT enrollment: 5,251)
  • ROGUE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 113 miles; GRANTS PASS, OR; FT enrollment: 2,289)
  • SOUTHERN OREGON UNIVERSITY (about 118 miles; ASHLAND, OR; FT enrollment: 4,424)
  • MENDOCINO COLLEGE (about 128 miles; UKIAH, CA; FT enrollment: 2,080)
  • CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY-CHICO (about 144 miles; CHICO, CA; FT enrollment: 14,658)
  • OREGON INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (about 150 miles; KLAMATH FALLS, OR; FT enrollment: 2,183)
Biggest public high schools in Arcata:
Private elementary/middle schools in Arcata:
  • ST MARYS (Students: 104; Location: 1730 JANES ROAD; Grades: PK - 8)
  • ARCATA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 102; Location: 1700 UNION STREET; Grades: PK - 8)
  • MAD RIVER MONTESSORI (Students: 22; Location: P.O. BOX 4334; Grades: PK - KG)
  • LAUREL TREE ELEM. (Students: 15; Location: 308 G ST.; Grades: 4 - 11)
  • TRILLUM ELEMENTRY (Students: 14; Location: 1464 SPEAR AVE; Grades: KG - 3)
See full list of schools located in Arcata, Map of school districts: ARCATA ELEMENTARY, PACIFIC UNION ELEMENTARY, NORTHERN HUMBOLDT UNION HIGH


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Notable locations in Arcata: Aldergrove Industrial Park (A), Van Matre Hall (B), Arthur H Gist Hall (C), Chinquapin Hall (D), Joseph M Forbes Physical Education Complex (E), Cypress Hall (F), Nelson Hall (G), Jolly Giant Commons (H), John Van Duzer Theatre (I), Charles Fulkerson Recital Hall (J), Founders Hall (K), Pepperwood Hall (L), Jenkins Hall (M), Alder Hall (N), Cedar Hall (O), Sunset Hall (P), Cornelius H Siemens Hall (Q), University Center (R), Swetman Child Development Laboratory (S), Harry E Griffith Hall (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: Westwood Village Shopping Center (1), Valley West Shopping Center (2), Uniontown Plaza Shopping Center (3), Sunny Brae Shopping Center (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Arcata include: Sunny Brae Baptist Church (A), Lutheran Church of Arcata (B), First Baptist Church (C), First Church of Christ Scientist (D), First Church of God (E), First United Pentecostal Church (F), Foursquare Gospel Church (G), Saint Marys Catholic Church (H), Saint Albans Episcopal Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Saint Marys Cemetery (1), Greenwood Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: McDaniel Slough (A), Grotzman Creek (B), Gannon Slough (C), Jolly Giant Creek (D), Janes Creek (E), Jacoby Creek (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Arcata include: Arcata Ball Park (1), Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary (2), Arcata Plaza (3), Arcata Sports Complex (4), Vinum Park (5), Larson Park (6), Redwood Park (7), Redwood Bowl (8). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post office: Arcata Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotel: Best Western Arcata Inn (4827 Valley West Boulevard).

 
Drinking water stations with addresses in Arcata that have no violations reported:
  • CITY OF ARCATA (Population served: 16651, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

Average household size:
This city:  2.2 people
California:  2.9 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  39.9%
Whole state:  68.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  9.9%
Whole state:  5.9%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  32.2%
Whole state:  14.2%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  16.3%
Whole state:  6.3%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Arcata, CA


People in group quarters in Arcata
  • 1265 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
  • 96 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 31 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 20 people in other nonhousehold living situations
  • 17 people in other group homes
  • 2 people in religious group quarters


Arcata compared to California state average:

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  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Renting percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly above state average.


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Banks with branches in Arcata (2009 data):
  • JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association: 780 7th Street Branch at 780 7th Street, branch established on 1988-12-27. Info updated 2008-09-30: Bank assets: $1,746,242.0 mil, Deposits: $1,055,765.0 mil, headquarters in Columbus, OH, positive income, International Specialization, 5491 total offices, Holding Company: Jpmorgan Chase & Co.
  • Umpqua Bank: Arcata Branch at 1063 G Street, branch established on 1934-11-01. Info updated 2009-01-21: Bank assets: $8,599.1 mil, Deposits: $6,666.5 mil, headquarters in Roseburg, OR, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 159 total offices, Holding Company: Umpqua Holdings Corporation
  • Bank of America, National Association: Arcata Branch at 697 8th Street, branch established on 1927-02-19. Info updated 2008-11-07: Bank assets: $1,471,631.0 mil, Deposits: $954,677.6 mil, headquarters in Charlotte, NC, positive income, 6194 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of America Corporation
  • U.S. Bank National Association: Arcata Branch at 953 G Street, branch established on 1982-02-02. Info updated 2008-11-25: Bank assets: $261,775.6 mil, Deposits: $171,980.0 mil, headquarters in Cincinnati, OH, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 2849 total offices, Holding Company: U.S. Bancorp
  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: Arcata Branch at 1103 G Street, branch established on 1956-06-16. Info updated 2009-03-16: Bank assets: $538,958.0 mil, Deposits: $346,850.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3392 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Arcata, California
  • Arcata Super 8 Motel, 4887 Vly W Blvd, Arcata, CA 95521, Phone: (707) 822-8888, Fax: (707) 822-2513
  • Comfort Inn Arcata, 4701 Vly West Blvd, Arcata, CA 95521, Phone: (707) 826-2827, Fax: (707) 826-9344
  • Quality Inn Arcata, 3535 Janes Rd, Arcata, CA 95521, Phone: (707) 822-0409, Fax: (707) 822-1074
  • Super 8 Motel, 4887 Vly West Blvd, Arcata, CA 95521, Phone: (800) 626-1900
  • Howard Johnson Express Inn, 4700 Valley W Blvd, Arcata, CA 95521, Phone: (707) 826-9660
  • Arcata Days Inn, 4975 Vly West Blvd, Arcata, CA 95521, Phone: (707) 822-4861, Fax: (707) 822-2036
All 6 fire-safe hotels and motels in Arcata, California


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Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (77%)
  • Electricity (16%)
  • Wood (4%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)
  • No fuel used (1%)


Religion statistics for Arcata

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchSouthern Baptist ConventionChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsPresbyterian Church (USA)Assemblies of God
Adherents54.4%5.6%5.6%4.7%3.5%
Congregations9.9%9.9%4.6%9.2%10.5%
NameSeventh-Day Adventist ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaEpiscopal ChurchChurch of the NazareneOther religions
Adherents3.3%3.1%2.6%2.2%14.9%
Congregations3.9%4.6%3.3%3.3%40.8%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 6$27,598$55,1960$0
Other Government Administration 4$20,406$61,2181$1,040
Police Protection - Officers 23$110,177$57,4840$0
Police - Other 11$36,837$40,18611$4,320
Streets and Highways 7$26,497$45,4234$1,660
Solid Waste Management 1$5,402$64,8241$127
Sewerage 14$52,627$45,1096$1,631
Parks and Recreation 8$29,138$43,70720$5,104
Housing and Community Development(Local) 12$43,476$43,4769$2,273
Natural Resources 2$11,227$67,3622$547
Water Supply 13$51,646$47,6735$1,594
Transit 2$11,143$66,85810$4,094
Other and Unallocable 8$31,255$46,8836$1,530
Totals for Government 111$457,429$49,45275$23,920



Arcata government finances in 2002:
  • Bond Fund - Cash & Deposits: $2,459,000
  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $2,354,000
    Sewerage: $1,929,000
    All Other: $336,000
    Parks & Recreation: $184,000
    Parking Facilities: $44,000
    Housing & Community Development: $8,000
  • Construction - Parks & Recreation: $1,045,000
    Regular Highways: $1,044,000
    Housing & Community Development: $455,000
    Police Protection: $204,000
    Sewerage: $169,000
    Water Utilities: $166,000
    Central Staff Services: $127,000
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $2,898,000
    Solid Waste Management: $2,352,000
    Sewerage: $1,705,000
    Water Utilities: $1,513,000
    Parks & Recreation: $1,035,000
    Housing & Community Development: $925,000
    Regular Highways: $912,000
    Central Staff Services: $626,000
    Transit Utilities: $478,000
    Financial Administration: $387,000
    Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $142,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $55,000
    Health Services - Other: $50,000
    Libraries: $6,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $578,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $9,630,000
  • Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified - Other NEC: $200,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $9,245,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other, NEC: $205,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $380,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $1,107,000
    Interest Earnings: $620,000
    Property Sale Other: $143,000
    Rents: $85,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Housing & Community Development: $623,000
    Transit Utilities: $44,000
    General - Other: $16,000
    Protective Inspection & Regulation, NEC: $5,000
    Regular Highways: $1,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $11,374,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $1,769,000
    Transit Utilities: $114,000
  • Sinking Fund - Cash & Deposits: $1,037,000
  • State Intergovernmental - All Other: $1,796,000
    General Support: $937,000
    Highways: $299,000
    Transit Utilities: $76,000
  • Tax - Property: $2,708,000
    Total General Sales: $2,034,000
    Public Utilities: $730,000
    Other Selective Sales: $597,000
    NEC: $247,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $3,615,000

6.08% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($30,952 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.08%
California average:  5.75%

0.07% of residents moved from foreign countries ($227 average AGI)
Humboldt County:  0.07%
California average:  0.21%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Los Angeles County, CA  0.31% ($45,201 average AGI)
from Shasta County, CA  0.21% ($24,043)
from San Diego County, CA  0.20% ($28,314)


6.58% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($30,468 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.58%
California average:  6.27%

0.06% of residents moved to foreign countries ($254 average AGI)
Humboldt County:  0.06%
California average:  0.11%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Shasta County, CA  0.30% ($35,877 average AGI)
to Sacramento County, CA  0.24% ($27,660)
to Sonoma County, CA  0.21% ($34,554)


Strongest AM radio stations in Arcata:
  • KATA (1340 AM; 1 kW; ARCATA, CA; Owner: BICOASTAL MEDIA LLC)
  • KWSW (790 AM; 5 kW; EUREKA, CA; Owner: EUREKA BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KINS (980 AM; 5 kW; EUREKA, CA; Owner: EUREKA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KGOE (1480 AM; 5 kW; EUREKA, CA; Owner: BICOASTAL MEDIA LLC)
  • KNCR (1090 AM; daytime; 10 kW; FORTUNA, CA; Owner: MILLER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KCBS (740 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KGRV (700 AM; 25 kW; WINSTON, OR; Owner: PACIFIC CASCADE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • KDUN (1030 AM; 50 kW; REEDSPORT, OR; Owner: PAMPLIN BROADCASTING-OREGON, INC.)
  • KTMT (580 AM; 10 kW; ASHLAND, OR; Owner: MAPLETON COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KNBR (680 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: KNBR LICO, INC.)
  • KAPL (1300 AM; 20 kW; PHOENIX, OR; Owner: APPLEGATE MEDIA, INC.)
  • KKOH (780 AM; 50 kW; RENO, NV; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KTRB (860 AM; 50 kW; MODESTO, CA; Owner: PAPPAS RADIO OF CALIFORNIA, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Arcata:
  • K265BT (100.9 FM; ARCATA, CA; Owner: EUREKA BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • K211DJ (90.1 FM; ARCATA, CA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KZPN (91.5 FM; BAYSIDE, CA; Owner: COM. OF HUMBOLDT ED. ENHANC. RAD. SV)
  • KXGO (93.1 FM; ARCATA, CA; Owner: MILLER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KFMI (96.3 FM; EUREKA, CA; Owner: BICOASTAL MEDIA LLC)
  • KRED-FM (92.3 FM; EUREKA, CA; Owner: BICOASTAL MEDIA LLC)
  • KKHB (105.5 FM; EUREKA, CA; Owner: BICOASTAL MEDIA LLC)
  • KHSU-FM (90.5 FM; ARCATA, CA; Owner: HUMBOLDT STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • K282AD (104.3 FM; EUREKA, CA; Owner: LOST COAST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KMUE (88.3 FM; EUREKA, CA; Owner: REDWOOD COMMUNITY RADIO, INC)
  • K259AL (99.7 FM; WILLOW CREEK, CA; Owner: KHSU-FM, HUMBOLDT STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KAJK-FM (99.1 FM; FERNDALE, CA; Owner: MILLER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KNHT (107.3 FM; RIO DELL, CA; Owner: SOUTHERN OREGON UNIVERSITY)
  • KSLG-FM (94.1 FM; HYDESVILLE, CA; Owner: LOST COAST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KWPT (100.3 FM; FORTUNA, CA; Owner: S.T.E.G. BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KEKA-FM (101.5 FM; EUREKA, CA; Owner: EUREKA BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KHUM (104.7 FM; GARBERVILLE, CA; Owner: LOST COAST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KLVG (103.7 FM; GARBERVILLE, CA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KMUD (91.1 FM; GARBERVILLE, CA; Owner: REDWOOD COMMUNITY RADIO, INC.)
  • K201HL (88.1 FM; GARBERVILLE, CA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Arcata:
  • K45DS (Channel 45; FRESHWATER, ETC., CA; Owner: CALIFORNIA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KVIQ (Channel 6; EUREKA, CA; Owner: ACKERLEY MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • KEET (Channel 13; EUREKA, CA; Owner: REDWOOD EMPIRE PUBLIC TELEVISION, INC)
  • KIEM-TV (Channel 3; EUREKA, CA; Owner: POLLACK/BELZ BROADCASTING CO., LLC)
  • K36BT (Channel 36; BLUE LAKE, CA; Owner: CALIFORNIA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KAEF (Channel 23; ARCATA, CA; Owner: CALIFORNIA BROADCASTING,INC.)
  • KBVU (Channel 29; EUREKA, CA; Owner: SAINTE SEPULVEDA, INC.)
  • K47EH (Channel 47; ALTURAS, ETC., CA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • K51EG (Channel 51; SOUTH EUREKA/LOLETA, CA; Owner: CALIFORNIA BROADCASTING, INC.)

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)


See more detailed statistics of Arcata fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2008 here


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 29
Total length: 195 meters (640ft)
Total costs: $5,629,000
Total average daily traffic: 460,549
Total average daily truck traffic: 41,383

New bridges - Historical Statistics

  • 1920-1929: 3
  • 1930-1939: 0
  • 1940-1949: 0
  • 1950-1959: 6
  • 1960-1969: 8
  • 1970-1979: 12
See Full National Bridge Inventory Statistics for Arcata, CA

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1
  • 6540 Fickle Hill Road, Type: Tower, Structure height: 51.8 m, Call Sign: KNKN233
    Assigned Frequencies : 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/21/2000, Expiration Date: 10/01/2010, Certifier: John T Scott Iii
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150, Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30004, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 5
  • Peter M Connolly, 212 E. Main Street, Type: Tower, Structure height: 45.7 m, Overall height: 50.3 m
    Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Sui, Washington, DC 20006, Phone: (202) 862-5989, Email:
  • THOMAS J McMURRAY, 6540 Fickle Hill Road, Type: Tower, Structure height: 51.8 m, Overall height: 51.8 m, , Licensee ID: L00311091
    Registrant: Pwm Inc., 2039 Williams St, Eureka, CA 95502, Phone: (707) 442-8420, Email:
  • Mick Brink, Town Of Arcata, Type: Tower, Structure height: 48.8 m, Overall height: 48.8 m
    Registrant: Lukas, Nace, Gutierrez & Sachs, Chartered, 1111 19th Street, Nw, Suite 1200, Washington, DC 22036, Phone: (202) 857-3500
  • Mick Brink, Town Of Arcata, Type: Tower, Structure height: 51.2 m, Overall height: 51.2 m
    Registrant: Phone: (707) 826-4111
  • DON HOUGHTON, T1s,R1e,Sec36 California, Humboldt Meridian, Type: Tower, Structure height: 51.2 m, Overall height: 51.2 m
    Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 5601 Legacy Drive, Ms-A3, Plano, TX 75024, Phone: (469) 229-7422, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 17 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Arcata, CA)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 5 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 113 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Arcata)

FAA Registered Aircrafts: 24 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircrafts in Arcata)

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 107
  • Hazardous Condition: 50
  • Service Call: 10
  • Good Intent Call: 6

Incident types - Arcata


See Full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Statistics for Arcata, CA

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