The Town FilesHoopa, California
Community in Humboldt County · population 3,167 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $248,500
- Household income
- $64,643
- Jan low / Jul high
- 37° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 31.6
Hoopa is a community of 3,167 people in Humboldt County, California. The median home is worth $248,500, below the typical California town ($596,900). It ranks quieter than 77% of California towns.
How Hoopa ranks
Percentile among California towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of California towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hoopa is worth $248,500, below the typical California town ($596,900). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $64,643, which is more affordable than 93% of California towns. Median rent is $887 a month. 75.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hoopa | Typical California town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $248,500 | $596,900 |
| Median rent | $887 | $1,827 |
| Median household income | $64,643 | $91,557 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 6.4× |
| Homeownership | 75.6% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1989 | 1977 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.8% | — |
Who lives in Hoopa
| People | Hoopa | Typical California town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.6 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.3% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 23.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.3% | 27.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.5% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 3.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.4% | — |
| Work from home | 11.2% | 13.4% |
| Average commute | 13.8 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 77.6% | 93.3% |
Weather in Hoopa
July highs average 92.0°F and January lows 37.3°F. About 51.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.8 inches of snow (typical California town: 0.0 in). Expect about 65 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 25 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Hoopa since 1950.
Severe weather in Humboldt County since 1996
Humboldt County has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 3, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4699: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| March 10, 2023 | Flood | EM-3592: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| January 14, 2023 | Flood | DR-4683: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| January 9, 2023 | Flood | EM-3591: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| March 22, 2020 | Biological | DR-4482: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Humboldt County
Humboldt County had 51,858 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,212 a year. Unemployment was 4.6% in 2023; in Hoopa itself the ACS puts it at 11.7%.
Public schools in Hoopa
4 public schools with 688 students, about 18.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoopa Valley Elementary | K-8 | 373 | 20.7 |
| Hoopa Valley High | 9-12 | 259 | 15.2 |
| Captain John Continuation High | 9-12 | 37 | 18.5 |
| Weitchpec Elementary | K-3 | 19 | 19.0 |
Towns near Hoopa
- McKinleyville, CA21.7 mi · 16,262 people · home $457,600
- Arcata, CA24.8 mi · 18,857 people · home $484,600
Hoopa questions
Is Hoopa, California a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hoopa scores better for retirees than 46% of California towns and quieter than 77%. 19.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.6).
How much does a house cost in Hoopa?
The median owner-occupied home in Hoopa is valued at $248,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $64,643, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $887 a month.
What is the weather like in Hoopa?
July highs average 92.0°F and January lows 37.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.7 inches of precipitation a year and 2.8 inches of snow.
Does Hoopa get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Hoopa in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)