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Fortuna
City in California, United States
Overview
Fortuna, known as 'The Friendly City,' is a welcoming small town set in California's scenic Humboldt County. Surrounded by redwoods and the Eel River, it offers a blend of outdoor recreation and close-knit community life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
12,516
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
40.60°, -124.16°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
73
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,380
Local Cost
$1,590
Local Income
$3,400
Cashless
82
English
98
Temperature
11.8°C
Summer Avg
14.1°C
Winter Avg
9.6°C
Record High
30.9°C
Record Low
1.7°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
1216 mm
Internet Speed
241 Mbps
Upload
28 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
3
Transport
60
Walk Score
60
Footways
119.0
Airport
EKA
Distance
23 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 18 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 72/100.
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