Trinidad (Spanish for "Trinity"; Yurok: Chuerey) is a seaside city in Humboldt County, California, United States, located on the Pacific Ocean, 8 miles (13 km) north of the Arcata-Eureka Airport and 15 miles (24 km) north of the college town of Arcata. Trinidad is noted for its coastline, with ten public beaches and offshore rocks, part of the California Coastal National Monument, of which Trinidad is a "Gateway City." Fishing operations related to Trinidad Harbor are vital to both local tourism and commercial fishing interests in the region. Situated at an elevation of 174 feet (53 m) above its own North Coast harbor, Trinidad is one of California's smallest incorporated cities by populati…

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Town numbers

ZIP code95570

Area code707

Living in Trinidad

Housing in Trinidad

$577K▼ 3.7% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Trinidad home is worth about $577,000, down 3.7% in a year, 25% below the California typical home.

Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Work & commute in Trinidad

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Most working residents leave Trinidad for work: only 14% work in town. The top destinations are Eureka (21%), Arcata (18%) and McKinleyville (5%). Half commute less than 18 miles.

Eureka

21%

Arcata

18%

McKinleyville

San Francisco

14%Work in townlive and work in Trinidad 18 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 329Jobs based herea job hub

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Trinidad →

Health in Trinidad

Compared with California

11better than CA·9worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 12 are too close to call.

Conditions 9▼ 3 close Habits all close Care 5▲ 2 close Mind 2▲ 3 close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

4.1%Fewer uninsured adultsCA 10.6% · better 9.7%Fewer adults facing food insecurityCA 17.9% · better 12.4%More adults who have had cancerCA 6.4% · worse

Care nearby

Mad River Community HospitalArcata · 11.4 mi · ER

Mckinleyville Community Health CenterMckinleyville · 8.8 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Trinidad · CMS · HRSAHealth in Trinidad →

Natural hazards in Trinidad

Very high

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 84% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Tsunamis🏚️ Earthquakes🌊 Inland flooding

0Does Trinidad flood?no paid flood claims on record 2Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Trinidad

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Trinidad →

Climate in Trinidad

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Trinidad has warm winters and cool summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 65°, a January night drops to 41°, and snow is almost unheard of.

54° / 41°Winter

57° / 44°Spring

64° / 51°Summer

61° / 47°Fall

How much snow does Trinidad get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 30, with the last in spring around Mar 8.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.6° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Trinidad →

Schools in Trinidad

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A⁻

School Grade A-

The public schools Trinidad’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 78% of California’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictTrinidad Union ElementarySchools1

Trinidad Union A-Elementary · Grades K–8 · 161 students

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.