Fortuna, CA

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Fortuna, California

Introduction to Fortuna, California

Fortuna, California, in Humboldt county, is 92 miles W of Redding, California (center to center) and 199 miles NW of Sacramento, California. About 10,497 people live in Fortuna.

Fortuna History

In 1874, the settlement in this part of the country was called “Slide” after the fixture between the Eel River and the Christian Ridge. The construction of the Springville Mill changed the name of the town to Springville. However, when a petition for a post office was made, the name had to be changed back to Slide, as another town of the same name was already in existence. In 1884, a fresh petition was made that requested the name of the town to be changed to Fortuna, meaning fortune. On July 3, 1888, both the town and the post office were officially given the name Fortuna.

Fortuna and nearby Attractions

Fortuna Branch Humboldt County Library
Jameson Creek
Masons and IOOF Cemetery
First Baptist Church of Fortuna
Redwood Village Shopping Center
Rohner Park

Things To Do In Fortuna

Fortuna houses a few historical buildings like the County Library and the Masons and IOOF Cemetery that visitors can take a tour of. There are quite a few churches that afford some quiet and peaceful time in the midst of the bustling city. The amusement parks offer fun rides and entertainment opportunities for adults and children alike. The Jameson and Strongs Creeks have a unique location and offer a stunning view to the visitors.

Fortuna Transportation

The closest major airport is Sacramento International.

Fortuna Higher Education

The College Of The Redwoods serves the area.

High Points

Fortuna strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 9%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Fortuna, CA

Comparing Fortuna to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

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Category	Value
Near Medium City	92 miles W of Redding, California (center to center)
Nearest Large City	199 miles NW of Sacramento, California
County	Humboldt
Standard Zip Codes	95540
Phone Area Codes	707
Time Zone	Pacific (-8 hours from GMT)
Daylight Savings	The city observes Daylight Saving Time.
Latitude	40.598
Longitude	-124.155

Station	SCOTIA
Distance	8.5 miles
Jan Temp	40 to 57 F
Apr Temp	44 to 62 F
Jul Temp	52 to 70 F
Oct Temp	46 to 68 F
Annual Precip	48.4 inches

Station	EUREKA WFO WOODLEY IS
Distance	15.1 miles
Jan Temp	41 to 55 F
Apr Temp	44 to 57 F
Jul Temp	53 to 63 F
Oct Temp	48 to 61 F
Annual Precip	38.1 inches

Station	RICHARDSON GR ST PK
Distance	43.4 miles
Jan Temp	38 to 50 F
Apr Temp	41 to 65 F
Jul Temp	54 to 86 F
Oct Temp	46 to 70 F
Annual Precip	68.4 inches

Category	Count	Percent
Total Population	10,497	100%
Male	5,013	47.8%
Female	5,484	52.2%
Under 18	2,734	26%
18+	7,763	74%
65+	1,814	17.3%
Median Age	37.9
Average Family Size	2.98
White	9,278	88.4%
African-American	47	0.4%
Asian	102	1%
American Indian & Alaskan	305	2.9%
Other	415	4%
Mixed Race	332	3.2%
Hispanic (included in categories above)	1,097	10.5%

Category	Value
Est. 2005 Population	11,155
Growth	658
Growth %	6.3%

Ancestry	Percent
Other (often includes Hispanic and African American)	23.3%
German	14.7%
English	12.1%
US/American	9.8%
Italian	7.7%
Irish	6.1%
Swedish	3.1%
Portuguese	2.5%
Scottish	2.4%
French (except Basque)	2.3%
Norwegian	2.2%
Dutch	2%
Polish	1.7%
Swiss	1.5%
Scotch-Irish	1.5%
Danish	1.1%
Armenian	0.8%
British	0.7%
European	0.6%
Russian	0.6%
Welsh	0.4%
Basque	0.3%
Greek	0.3%
French Canadian	0.3%
Scandinavian	0.3%
Romanian	0.2%
Czech	0.2%
Czechoslovakian	0.2%
Hungarian	0.2%

Location	Pop.	Median Family Income (2000)
Fortuna	10,497	$38,867
Arcata	16,651	$36,716
Blue Lake	1,135	$37,500
Eureka	26,128	$33,438
Ferndale	1,382	$49,706
Rio Dell	3,174	$36,464

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