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About Rio Dell
City in California, United StatesRio Dell (Spanish: Río Dell, meaning "river," with English "dell," meaning small valley in a woodland) is a city in Humboldt County, California, United States. It is located on the west bank of the Eel River 1 mile (1.6 km) north of Scotia at an elevation of 161 feet (49 m). The population was 3,379 at the 2020 census, up from 3,363 at the 2010 census.
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Housing in Rio Dell
The typical Rio Dell home is worth about $301,000, about the same as a year ago, 61% below the California typical home.
Only 4 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Rio Dell
Safety Grade C
Rio Dell reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 69% report less. Within California, it does better than 53% of towns.
Work & commute in Rio Dell
Full picture →Most working residents leave Rio Dell for work: only 7% work in town. The top destinations are Eureka (21%), Fortuna (19%) and Scotia (10%). Half commute less than 20 miles.
Health in Rio Dell
Health Grade C−
Healthier than 16% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 57% of towns with similar incomes.
Compared with California
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 13 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Rio Dell
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 100% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Rio Dell
Full climate →Rio Dell has warm winters and cool summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 74°, a January night drops to 41°, and snow is almost unheard of.
Schools in Rio Dell
All Rio Dell schools →School Grade C
The public schools Rio Dell’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 72% of California’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within CA. Ratings are from neighbors.
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