WorkspaceTop ListsAboutContact Us

Rio Dell, CA

View of Rio Dell, CA
Image credit: Ellin Beltz / Public domain
Population
3,211
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
134 ft
Median Home Value
$301,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,042/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$42,753
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

Explore

Rio Dell in context.

OverallBest places in CaliforniaPopulation rankingHighest population places in CaliforniaNearest larger communityEureka, California21 miles away · 25,304 residents.

About Rio Dell

Rio Dell is a city in Humboldt County, California, situated along the Eel River north of Scotia. Founded by Lorenzo Painter on historic Wiyot and Nongatl tribal territories and historically home to local lumber mill workforces, the community of approximately 3,349 is served by the Rio Dell Elementary School District for primary education for students.

Top Rating Signals

Highest current ratings for this town.

Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+99.1ratingFewer Projected Mid-Century Days ≥95°FA+98.6rating

Loading town details...