Humboldt County is a special place. Located on the Coast 200 miles north of San Francisco and 466 miles south of Portland, Oregon, the county encompasses 110 miles of scenic coastline and 2.3 million acres of majestic forests, rich agricultural valleys and secluded mountains. 128,000 people live here. Eureka, located on Humboldt Bay, is the County seat and largest city. Eureka has an Enterprise Zone which offers tax credits and business incentives. Humboldt Bay, California's northern-most and second largest port, is surrounded by productive timberlands, sparkling ocean and scenic wonders. With the help of telecommunications systems and the modernization of port facilities, Humboldt County is creating a viable economy in an environment unmatched anywhere else on the West Coast. The Humboldt Bay Region provides a trade link from the United States to the Far East.
Outside Eureka, numerous communities offer a wide range of climates, commerce, and culture. The historic town of Arcata is the home of Humboldt State University. McKinleyville, Trinidad and Orick offer the beauty of the coast and redwoods. Willow Creek to the East has hot summers, river rafting and winter skiing. To the south, Fortuna, Ferndale, and Garberville offer a variety of opportunities. Come find your future in Humboldt County. It's a world apart!
Labor Costs
| Sample Humboldt County Wages for 1Q 2007 |
|
Occupation |
SOC |
Median Hourly Wage (50th percentile) |
| Sales Managers |
11-2022 |
$32.60 |
| Computer & Information Systems Managers |
11-3021 |
$32.82 |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers |
11-3041 |
$33.95 |
| Computer Software Engineers, Applications |
15-1031 |
$30.18 |
| Computer Support Specialists |
15-1041 |
$17.63 |
| Retail Salespersons |
41-2031 |
$9.70 |
| Data Entry Keyers |
43-9021 |
$11.25 |
| Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic |
51-4011 |
$14.19 |
Source: http://www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov Updated 7/07
NOTE: This data is for the North Coast Region, which consists of the counties of Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, and Mendocino. |
Transportation
|
Distance From Major Cities |
|
City |
Distance/Direction* |
|
Sacramento, CA |
303 miles southeast |
|
Los Angeles, CA |
653 miles south |
|
Portland, OR |
408 miles south |
|
Las Vegas, NV |
843 miles southeast |
|
Phoenix, AZ |
1025 miles southeast |
|
Seattle, WA |
580 miles north |
| Source: Mapquest |
*from Arcata |
| Air Transportation |
|
Airport |
Distance* |
| Arcata Airport (ACV) |
10 miles |
| Jack McNamara Field (Crescent City- CEC) |
81 miles |
| Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) |
150 miles |
| Source: Mapquest |
*from Arcata |
Source: mapquest.com
Quality of Life
| Healthcare Services |
|
Facility |
Information |
| Mad River Community Hospital |
Mad River Community Hospital is an 78-bed, acute care medical facility located in Arcata. Source: MRCH website |
| St Joseph Hospital (Eureka) |
A full service acute care state-of-the-art facility. Source: SJH website |
| Redwood Memorial Hospital (Fortuna) |
Redwood Memorial Hospital is a full-service, acute care facility dedicated to physically, emotionally, and spiritually uplifting our patients and their families.Source: RMH website |
Higher Education and Training
For further information on a Humboldt County business location, please explore the following websites or contact Alison O'Sullivan at Upstate California, 866-726-4332.
City of Eureka
Humboldt Bay Harbor District
Eureka Redevelopment Agency
Eureka Chamber of Commerce
Humboldt County Convention and Visitor's Bureau
Humboldt State University
Port of Humboldt Bay
