Scotia, California

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Population in 2010: 850.
Males: 385  (45.3%)
Females: 465  (54.7%)
Median resident age:

32.5 years
California median age:

37.9 years

Zip codes: 95565.

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

$57,883
CA:

$91,551

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $35,883

Scotia CDP income, earnings, and wages data

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

$429,500
CA:

$715,900

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $315,228; detached houses: $313,668

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,211.

March 2022 cost of living index in Scotia: 89.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 15.7%
(10.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for other race residents, 9.3% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Scotia, CA (2022)
    • 33466.1%White alone
    • 13727.1%Two or more races
    • 326.3%Hispanic
    • 102.0%American Indian alone



According to our research of California and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Scotia, California as of April 25, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Scotia is 741 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


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Ancestries: English (25.0%), Italian (13.8%), German (8.0%), Irish (4.7%), Scandinavian (3.6%), Portuguese (2.5%).

Current Local Time: PST time zone

Elevation: 164 feet

20 residents are foreign born (4.0% Latin America).

This place:

4.0%
California:

26.5%

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Redding, CA (91.1 miles , pop. 80,865).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Sacramento, CA (193.5 miles , pop. 407,018).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (542.8 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Rio Dell, CA (1.1 miles ),
Hydesville, CA (2.1 miles ),
Fortuna, CA (2.8 miles ),
Redcrest, CA (3.1 miles),
Ferndale, CA (3.3 miles ),
Loleta, CA (3.6 miles ),
Weott, CA (3.8 miles ),
Fields Landing, CA (4.2 miles )

Latitude: 40.48 N, Longitude: 124.10 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 707

Distribution of median household income in Scotia, CA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Scotia, 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 17.0 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 17.0 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 17.0 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 17.0 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 17.0 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 17.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.41
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Scotia-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above California state average. It is 4410% 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 77.8 miles away from Scotia center
On 4/18/1906 at 13:12:21, a magnitude 7.9 (7.9 UK) earthquake occurred 181.5 miles away from Scotia 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 9.3 miles away from Scotia center, causing $75,000,000 total damage
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 44.7 miles away from Scotia center
On 1/22/1923 at 09:04:18, a magnitude 7.2 (7.2 UK) earthquake occurred 64.4 miles away from Scotia 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 110.2 miles away from the city 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).

Main business address for: SCOTIA PACIFIC CO LLC (SAWMILLS, PLANNING MILLS, GENERAL).

Hospitals and medical centers near Scotia:

  • FORTUNA REHABILITATION AND WELLNESS CENTER, LP (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; FORTUNA, CA)

Amtrak station:

RIO DELL-SCOTIA (MAIN & MILL STS.) - Bus Station . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Scotia:

  • College of the Redwoods (about 16 miles; Eureka, CA; Full-time enrollment: 4,410)
  • Humboldt State University (about 28 miles; Arcata, CA; FT enrollment: 7,353)
  • Shasta College (about 95 miles; Redding, CA; FT enrollment: 5,645)
  • Mendocino College (about 101 miles; Ukiah, CA; FT enrollment: 2,263)
  • California State University-Chico (about 131 miles; Chico, CA; FT enrollment: 14,838)
  • Rogue Community College (about 139 miles; Grants Pass, OR; FT enrollment: 3,600)
  • Southern Oregon University (about 139 miles; Ashland, OR; FT enrollment: 4,650)

Public elementary/middle school in Scotia:

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Points of interest:

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Notable location: Scotia Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Main business address in Scotia: SCOTIA PACIFIC CO LLC (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:

3.2 people
California:

2.9 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

80.0%
Whole state:

68.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

16.2%
Whole state:

7.2%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households
2 people in other noninstitutional facilities in 2010

Banks with branches in Scotia (2011 data):

  • U.S. Bank National Association: Scotia Branch at 113 Main Street, Suite B, branch established on 1956/06/25. Info updated 2012/01/30: Bank assets: $330,470.8 mil, Deposits: $236,091.5 mil, headquarters in Cincinnati, OH, positive income, 3121 total offices, Holding Company: U.S. Bancorp

For population 15 years and over in Scotia:

Marital status in Scotia, CA
  • Never married: 37.2%
  • Now married: 36.2%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 8.2%
  • Divorced: 18.3%

For population 25 years and over in Scotia:

  • High school or higher: 97.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 23.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.5
California average:

15.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Scotia, 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
Humboldt County:

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
This county:

0.47 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

3.65 / 10,000 pop.
California:

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

9.95 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.42 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.0%
California:

7.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Humboldt County:

23.7%
California:

21.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Humboldt County:

15.6%
California:

17.9%

Businesses in Scotia, CA

  • True Value: 1
  • UPS: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Scotia:

  • KNCR (1090 AM; daytime; 10 kW; FORTUNA, CA; Owner: MILLER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • 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)
  • KCBS (740 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, 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)
  • KATA (1340 AM; 1 kW; ARCATA, CA; Owner: BICOASTAL MEDIA LLC)
  • KKOH (780 AM; 50 kW; RENO, NV; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KGO (810 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: KGO-AM RADIO, INC.)
  • KFBK (1530 AM; 50 kW; SACRAMENTO, CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KGRV (700 AM; 25 kW; WINSTON, OR; Owner: PACIFIC CASCADE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • KHTK (1140 AM; 50 kW; SACRAMENTO, CA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Scotia:

  • KNHT (107.3 FM; RIO DELL, CA; Owner: SOUTHERN OREGON UNIVERSITY)
  • KEKA-FM (101.5 FM; EUREKA, CA; Owner: EUREKA BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • 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)
  • KAJK-FM (99.1 FM; FERNDALE, CA; Owner: MILLER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • K211DJ (90.1 FM; ARCATA, CA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • 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)
  • 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.)
  • K259AL (99.7 FM; WILLOW CREEK, CA; Owner: KHSU-FM, HUMBOLDT STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • K235AM (94.9 FM; GARBERVILLE, CA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • K265BT (100.9 FM; ARCATA, CA; Owner: EUREKA BROADCASTING CO., INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Scotia:

  • K20CN (Channel 20; FORTUNA/RIO DELL, CA; Owner: CALIFORNIA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KEET (Channel 13; EUREKA, CA; Owner: REDWOOD EMPIRE PUBLIC TELEVISION, INC)
  • KVIQ (Channel 6; EUREKA, CA; Owner: ACKERLEY MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • KIEM-TV (Channel 3; EUREKA, CA; Owner: POLLACK/BELZ BROADCASTING CO., LLC)
  • KAEF (Channel 23; ARCATA, CA; Owner: CALIFORNIA BROADCASTING,INC.)
  • K69IE (Channel 69; EUREKA, CA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K10FS (Channel 10; RIO DELL,SCOTIA, CA; Owner: ACKERLEY MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • K45DS (Channel 45; FRESHWATER, ETC., CA; Owner: CALIFORNIA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K47EH (Channel 47; ALTURAS, ETC., CA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KBVU (Channel 29; EUREKA, CA; Owner: SAINTE SEPULVEDA, INC.)
  • K51EG (Channel 51; SOUTH EUREKA/LOLETA, CA; Owner: CALIFORNIA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K04NY (Channel 4; RIO DELL, CA; Owner: POLLACK/BELZ B/CING. CO., LLC)

Scotia fatal accident list:

Jul 2, 2012 07:55 AM, Us-101, Lat: 40.465739, Lon: -124.093481, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 9Number of bridges
  • 535ft / 163mTotal length
  • 55,635Total average daily traffic
  • 7,192Total average daily truck traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1
  • Pierce Mountain Site Top Of Pierce Mountain, 4.5 Mi Sse Of Scotia (Lat: 40.415972 Lon: -124.120056), Structure height: 27.4 m, Call Sign: KNKN267, Licensee ID: L00127162
    Assigned Frequencies: 869.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 845.010 MHzGrant Date: 09/01/2020, Expiration Date: 10/01/2030Registrant: California Rural Service Area #1, Inc.


FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Scotia, CA)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

18 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Paging Towers:

3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

7
  • Call Sign: KD6DCQ, Grant Date: 11/19/1991, Expiration Date: 11/19/2001, Cancellation Date: 11/20/2003, Registrant: Bruce D Sweet, 7th 807, Scotia, CA 95565

  • Call Sign: WB6MYH, Grant Date: 12/29/1987, Expiration Date: 12/29/1997, Cancellation Date: 12/30/1999, Registrant: Don J Thompson, Scotia, CA 95565

  • Call Sign: KI6QYE, Licensee ID: L01403541, Grant Date: 05/28/2008, Expiration Date: 05/28/2018, Cancellation Date: 05/29/2020, Certifier: Allen M Gillespie, Registrant: Allen M Gillespie, Scotia, CA 95565

  • Call Sign: KJ6AUL, Licensee ID: L01503551, Grant Date: 07/02/2009, Expiration Date: 07/02/2019, Cancellation Date: 07/03/2021, Certifier: Deanna S Toczyl, Registrant: Deanna S Toczyl, Scotia, CA 95565

  • Call Sign: KJ6HGK, Licensee ID: L01563731, Grant Date: 03/31/2020, Expiration Date: 04/22/2030, Certifier: Robert D Close, Registrant: Robert D Close, 682 Stafford Rd, Scotia, CA 95565

  • Call Sign: N6FPV, Previous Call Sign: KK6MQG, Licensee ID: L01866859, Grant Date: 07/18/2014, Expiration Date: 07/18/2024, Certifier: Matthew Mcclain, Registrant: Matthew Mcclain, 116 Main St, Scotia, CA 95565

  • Call Sign: KM6NRD, Licensee ID: L02139696, Grant Date: 10/30/2017, Expiration Date: 10/30/2027, Certifier: Jason R Johnson, Registrant: Jason R Johnson, Scotia, CA 95565


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: BEECH 95-C55 (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 165 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2078W, N2078W, N-2078W, Serial Number: TE-83, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 02/28/1966, Certificate Issue Date: 08/05/2011
    Registrant (Individual): Dayle Dba Lawrence, Po Box 67, Scotia, CA 95565, Other Owners: Diesel Repair Dayle's

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Scotia, CA
  • 45.7%Utility gas
  • 28.3%Wood
  • 26.1%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Scotia, CA
  • 76.5%Utility gas
  • 14.8%Wood
  • 8.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Scotia compared to California state average:

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

Scotia on our top lists:

  • #11 on the list of "Top 100 cities with highest percentage of renters"
  • #28 on the list of "Top 100 cities with old houses but young residents"
  • #32 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Australia (population 500+)"
  • #56 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Australia and New Zealand Subregion (population 500+)"
  • #31 (95565) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the lowest 2012 average taxable interest for individuals (pop 1,000+)"
  • #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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