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Population in 2010: 258.
Males: 113  (43.9%)
Females: 145  (56.1%)
Median resident age:

29.5 years
California median age:

37.9 years

Zip codes: 95564.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $57,883
Samoa:

$57,883
CA:

$91,551

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $35,883

Samoa CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $429,500
Samoa:

$429,500
CA:

$715,900

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $481,686; detached houses: $511,670; townhouses or other attached units: $767,340; in 2-unit structures: $401,440; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $583,893; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $456,476; mobile homes: $141,210; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $59,917

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,153.

March 2022 cost of living index in Samoa: 89.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 6.7%
(6.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 21.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 57.1% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents)

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  • Races in Samoa, CA (2022)
    • 15670.6%White alone
    • 4419.9%Two or more races
    • 198.6%Hispanic
    • 31.4%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone



According to our research of California and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Samoa, California as of April 27, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Samoa is 74 to 1.


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Ancestries: Portuguese (25.7%), German (21.6%), Latvian (17.6%), Irish (8.1%), Hungarian (5.4%).

Current Local Time: PST time zone

Elevation: 20 feet

12 residents are foreign born (5.4% Europe).

This place:

5.4%
California:

26.5%

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Redding, CA (96.6 miles , pop. 80,865).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Sacramento, CA (213.1 miles , pop. 407,018).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (564.1 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Eureka, CA (1.5 miles ),
Manila, CA (1.6 miles ),
Myrtletown, CA (1.9 miles ),
Bayview, CA (1.9 miles ),
Cutten, CA (2.1 miles ),
Indianola, CA (2.3 miles ),
Pine Hills, CA (2.3 miles ),
Humboldt Hill, CA (2.5 miles )

Latitude: 40.82 N, Longitude: 124.19 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 707

Distribution of median household income in Samoa, CA in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.0%
California:

5.1%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 38.5. This is significantly better than average.

City:

38.5
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2022 was 0.187. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 2.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.187
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 1.99. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 1.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.99
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.388. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 2.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.388
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 17.5. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 2.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

17.5
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 17.3. This is about average. Closest monitor was 1.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

17.3
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 9.41. This is about average. Closest monitor was 1.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.41
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Samoa-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above California state average. It is 4080% 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 72.1 miles away from the city 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 21.0 miles away from Samoa center
On 4/18/1906 at 13:12:21, a magnitude 7.9 (7.9 UK) earthquake occurred 205.0 miles away from the city center, causing $524,000,000 total damage
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 33.0 miles away from Samoa center, causing $75,000,000 total damage
On 1/22/1923 at 09:04:18, a magnitude 7.2 (7.2 UK) earthquake occurred 64.0 miles away from the city center
On 6/15/2005 at 02:50:54, a magnitude 7.2 (6.1 MB, 7.1 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.1 MW) earthquake occurred 97.3 miles away from Samoa center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Humboldt County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 17, Storms: 10, Winter Storms: 7, Landslides: 5, Mudslides: 5, Earthquake: 1, Fire: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Samoa:

  • ST JOSEPH HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 2 miles away; EUREKA, CA)
  • GRANADA REHABILITATION AND WELLNESS CENTER, LP (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; EUREKA, CA)
  • SEMPERVIRENS (Hospital, about 3 miles away; EUREKA, CA)
  • CRESTWOOD MANOR (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; EUREKA, CA)
  • PACIFIC REHABILITATION AND WELLNESS CENTER, LP (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; EUREKA, CA)
  • GENERAL HOSPITAL D/P SNF (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; EUREKA, CA)
  • ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 4 miles away; EUREKA, CA)

Amtrak stations near Samoa:

  • 2 miles: EUREKA (5TH & L STS.) - Bus Station . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, public restrooms, public payphones, full-service food facilities, free short-term parking.
  • 7 miles: 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.
  • 12 miles: MCKINLEYVILLE (ARCATA AIRPORT TERMINAL) - Bus Station . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public payphones, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Samoa:

  • Humboldt State University (about 7 miles; Arcata, CA; Full-time enrollment: 7,353)
  • College of the Redwoods (about 9 miles; Eureka, CA; FT enrollment: 4,410)
  • Shasta College (about 99 miles; Redding, CA; FT enrollment: 5,645)
  • Rogue Community College (about 118 miles; Grants Pass, OR; FT enrollment: 3,600)
  • Southern Oregon University (about 123 miles; Ashland, OR; FT enrollment: 4,650)
  • Mendocino College (about 124 miles; Ukiah, CA; FT enrollment: 2,263)
  • California State University-Chico (about 145 miles; Chico, CA; FT enrollment: 14,838)

Public elementary/middle school in Samoa:

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Notable location: Samoa Peninsula Fire District Station 2 (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Humboldt County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.8 people
California:

2.9 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

51.6%
Whole state:

68.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

25.3%
Whole state:

7.2%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Samoa:

Marital status in Samoa, CA
  • Never married: 48.7%
  • Now married: 38.9%
  • Separated: 3.5%
  • Widowed: 2.1%
  • Divorced: 6.8%

For population 25 years and over in Samoa:

  • High school or higher: 86.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.1%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.5
California average:

15.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Samoa, CA (based on Humboldt County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic9,90113
Evangelical Protestant9,25697
Other5,37333
Mainline Protestant4,36433
Orthodox651
None105,664-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 46
Here:

3.58 / 10,000 pop.
California:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Here:

0.08 / 10,000 pop.
California:

0.04 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 6
Humboldt County:

0.47 / 10,000 pop.
California:

0.62 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 47
Humboldt County:

3.65 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 128
Here:

9.95 / 10,000 pop.
California:

7.42 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Humboldt County:

9.0%
California:

7.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Humboldt County:

23.7%
State:

21.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

15.6%
California:

17.9%

Strongest AM radio stations in Samoa:

  • 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.)
  • KATA (1340 AM; 1 kW; ARCATA, CA; Owner: BICOASTAL MEDIA LLC)
  • 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.)
  • KNBR (680 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: KNBR LICO, INC.)
  • KTRB (860 AM; 50 kW; MODESTO, CA; Owner: PAPPAS RADIO OF CALIFORNIA, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KTMT (580 AM; 10 kW; ASHLAND, OR; Owner: MAPLETON COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KKOH (780 AM; 50 kW; RENO, NV; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KAPL (1300 AM; 20 kW; PHOENIX, OR; Owner: APPLEGATE MEDIA, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Samoa:

  • K211DJ (90.1 FM; ARCATA, CA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KXGO (93.1 FM; ARCATA, CA; Owner: MILLER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • K265BT (100.9 FM; ARCATA, CA; Owner: EUREKA BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KFMI (96.3 FM; EUREKA, CA; Owner: BICOASTAL MEDIA LLC)
  • KRED-FM (92.3 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.)
  • KKHB (105.5 FM; EUREKA, CA; Owner: BICOASTAL MEDIA LLC)
  • KMUE (88.3 FM; EUREKA, CA; Owner: REDWOOD COMMUNITY RADIO, INC)
  • KZPN (91.5 FM; BAYSIDE, CA; Owner: COM. OF HUMBOLDT ED. ENHANC. RAD. SV)
  • KAJK-FM (99.1 FM; FERNDALE, CA; Owner: MILLER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • K259AL (99.7 FM; WILLOW CREEK, CA; Owner: KHSU-FM, HUMBOLDT STATE 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)
  • KNHT (107.3 FM; RIO DELL, CA; Owner: SOUTHERN OREGON UNIVERSITY)
  • KEKA-FM (101.5 FM; EUREKA, CA; Owner: EUREKA BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • K238AD (95.5 FM; EUREKA, CA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • 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.)

TV broadcast stations around Samoa:

  • 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)
  • K51EG (Channel 51; SOUTH EUREKA/LOLETA, CA; Owner: CALIFORNIA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KIEM-TV (Channel 3; EUREKA, CA; Owner: POLLACK/BELZ BROADCASTING CO., LLC)
  • 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)
  • K36BT (Channel 36; BLUE LAKE, CA; Owner: CALIFORNIA BROADCASTING, INC.)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • SAMOADOTMS, 1900 Bendixsen St (Lat: 40.791250 Lon: -124.197556), Type: Mast, Structure height: 7.6 m, Overall height: 16.8 m, Call Sign: WPWT818,
    Assigned Frequencies: 47.2000 MHz, Grant Date: 10/27/2022, Expiration Date: 01/21/2033, Certifier: Glen S Nash, Registrant: State Of California, 601 Sequoia Pacific Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95811-0231, Phone: (916) 894-5102, Fax: (916) 894-5392, Email:

  • 200 New Navy Base Rd (Lat: 40.768778 Lon: -124.218778), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 0 m, Overall height: 9 m, Call Sign: WRPV785,
    Assigned Frequencies: 4.46300 MHz, Grant Date: 03/23/2022, Expiration Date: 03/23/2032, Certifier: Deirdre A Shideler, Registrant: University Of California, Davis, 2099 Westshore Rd., Bodega Bay, CA 94923, Phone: (707) 875-1906, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

5
  • Hog Island Oyster, Lat: 40.793889 Lon: -124.193611, Type: Building, Structure height: 2.4 m, Overall height: 3.4 m, Call Sign: WQJS696,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 11/27/2018, Expiration Date: 10/17/2020, Cancellation Date: 12/19/2020, Certifier: Seth B Johannesen, Registrant: 101netlink, Whitethorn, CA 95589, Phone: (707) 923-4000, Email:

  • Hag Fish Corp, Lat: 40.820833 Lon: -124.182611, Type: Building, Structure height: 3 m, Overall height: 4 m, Call Sign: WQJS696,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 11/27/2018, Expiration Date: 10/17/2020, Cancellation Date: 12/19/2020, Certifier: Seth B Johannesen, Registrant: 101netlink, Whitethorn, CA 95589, Phone: (707) 923-4000, Email:

  • Kuiper Mariculture F, Lat: 40.797917 Lon: -124.193944, Type: Pole, Structure height: 8 m, Call Sign: WQJS696,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 11/27/2018, Expiration Date: 10/17/2020, Cancellation Date: 12/19/2020, Certifier: Seth B Johannesen, Registrant: 101netlink, Whitethorn, CA 95589, Phone: (707) 923-4000, Email:

  • Zerlang, Lat: 40.795806 Lon: -124.195000, Type: Building, Structure height: 4 m, Overall height: 5 m, Call Sign: WQJS696,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 11/27/2018, Expiration Date: 10/17/2020, Cancellation Date: 12/19/2020, Certifier: Seth B Johannesen, Registrant: 101netlink, Whitethorn, CA 95589, Phone: (707) 923-4000, Email:

  • Eel River Resource, Lat: 40.812694 Lon: -124.192778, Type: Building, Structure height: 5 m, Overall height: 6 m, Call Sign: WQJS696,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 11/27/2018, Expiration Date: 10/17/2020, Cancellation Date: 12/19/2020, Certifier: Seth B Johannesen, Registrant: 101netlink, Whitethorn, CA 95589, Phone: (707) 923-4000, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KE6SLU, Grant Date: 05/25/1995, Expiration Date: 03/31/2005, Cancellation Date: 04/03/2007, Registrant: Anthony L Keeling, 2328 Lindstrom Ave, Samoa, CA 95564


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182G (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 119 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2464R, N2464R, N-2464R, Serial Number: 18255564, Year manufactured: 1964, Airworthiness Date: 11/12/1980, Certificate Issue Date: 10/26/2017
    Registrant (Individual): William Stoffers, 2586 Lincoln Ave, Samoa, CA 95564

2005 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2005 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 8. The highest number of reported fires - 24 took place in 2018, and the least - 0 in 2010. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Samoa, CA When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (64.5%), and Structure Fires (16.4%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Samoa, CA
    • 7164.5%Outside Fires
    • 1816.4%Structure Fires
    • 1110.0%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 109.1%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Samoa, CA
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Samoa, CA
  • 90.5%Wood
  • 8.1%Utility gas
  • 1.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Samoa compared to California state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.

Samoa on our top lists:

  • #13 on the list of "Top 100 cities with old houses but young residents"
  • #72 on the list of "Top 100 cities with highest percentage of renters"
  • #5 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for 3rd party candidates in the 2012 Presidential Election"
  • #9 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Sulfur Oxides Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
  • #58 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest carbon monoxide air pollution readings in 2012 (ppm)"
  • #68 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the smallest number of children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #69 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Nitrogen Dioxide air pollution readings in 2012 (ppm)"
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