Cutten, California
Cutten is a community of 3,550 people in Humboldt County, California.
Why visit Cutten
Townapedia lists 13 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 12 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Eureka Theater, Sequoia Park Zoo, Carnegie Free Library and Clarke Historical Museum.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 64°F; December lows average 40°F.
Weather in Cutten
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Cutten
Cutten, a census-designated place (CDP) in Humboldt County, California, United States, is an unincorporated community, which is part of Greater Eureka. The city was named for David Page Cutten and his family, who were prominent figures in the history of Humboldt County during the early 1850s. Cutten is located 2.5 miles (4 km) south-southeast of downtown Eureka, at an elevation of 200 feet (61 m). Its population is 3,223 as of the 2020 census, up from 3,108 from the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article Cutten, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Eureka Theater
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Theater and movie theater in Eureka, California
Museums and landmarks13
Carnegie Free Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Carnegie library in Eureka California
Clarke Historical Museum
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Building in the United States of America
Eureka Inn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Hotel in Eureka, California
George McFarlan House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic house in California, United States
Humboldt Bay Woolen Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Factory in Eureka, United States of America
Odd Fellows Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Building in Eureka, United States of America
Old Town Eureka
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic district in Eureka, California, United States
Thomas F. Ricks House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic house in California, United States
United States Post Office and Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic building in Eureka, California
William S. Clark House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic house in California, United States
E. Janssen Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
1 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Restaurants and cafes12
Jitter Bean Coffee Company
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.1 mi
3101 Montgomery Street, Eureka
Mo-Fr 05:30-18:00; Sa 06:00-17:00; Su 06:00-16:30
Esmeralda's 2.0 The Best Mexican Restaurant In Eureka
Restaurant · 1.5 mi
328 Grotto Street, Eureka
Mo-Fr 10:30-21:00; Sa-Su 12:00-21:00
History
The first post office at Cutten opened in 1929. An early name for the area was the Cutten-McDonald Tract. The ZIP Code is 95534. However, the 95534 zip code is specific to the post office only and all physical addresses within the CDP have the Eureka, California 95503 zip code.
From the History section of Cutten, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship9
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries32
Healthcare5
Map of Cutten
86 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°F | 41°F | 6.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 55°F | 41°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 42°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 44°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 60°F | 48°F | 1.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 62°F | 50°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 63°F | 52°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 64°F | 53°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 64°F | 50°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 47°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 43°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 40°F | 8.1 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Eureka Wfo Woodley Island Gsn Hcn 72594 (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Humboldt County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2023-04-03: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-03-10: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-14: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Murray Field (EKA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Bayview 2 mi west, about 3 min by car
- Eureka 2 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Myrtletown 2 mi northeast, about 3 min by car
- Pine Hills 2 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Humboldt Hill 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Indianola 5 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Fields Landing 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Arcata 8 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Fortuna 12 mi south, about 20 min by car
- McKinleyville 13 mi north, about 21 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Eureka Old Town and Clock, Jan Kronsell, Public domain
- Eureka Theater 2007, Clinton Steeds, CC BY 2.0
- Eureka CA ThomasFRicks-House, Ellin Beltz, Public domain
- McFarlan House Eureka CA, Ellin Beltz, Public domain
- Bank of eureka california, NoeHill, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Morris Graves Museum - Carnegie Library Front Detail, Nytasi, CC0
- Eureka Old Town Commercial Building, Pamla J. Eisenberg, CC BY 2.0
- Post Office Eureka CA 1911, National Archives, Public domain
- William S. Clarke House, JP Smith, Public domain
- Eureka Inn 7, Norcalal at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Janssen Building, Eureka CA 2010, JP Smith, Public domain
- Morris Graves Museum - Carnegie Library Building, Nytasi, CC0
- Lachnum virgineum 440478831, Mandy Hackney, CC BY 4.0
- Lachnum virgineum 440478847, Mandy Hackney, CC BY 4.0
- Nancy Hilfiker Aviary - December 2024 - Sarah Stierch 02, Missvain, CC0
- Nancy Hilfiker Aviary - December 2024 - Sarah Stierch 01, Missvain, CC0
- Nancy Hilfiker Aviary - December 2024 - Sarah Stierch 03, Missvain, CC0
- Sequoia Park Zoo 03, Missvain, CC0
- Sequoia Park Zoo 02, Missvain, CC0
- Sequoia Park Zoo 01, Missvain, CC0
- Sequoia-Park-Zoo, AuroraTeagarden, CC0
- Eureka, California. - Flickr - -RodrixParedes (1), Rodrigo Paredes from Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina, CC BY 2.0
- First Congregational Church Eureka, Ellin Beltz, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ramaria stuntzii 132 crop, This image was created by user Nathan Wilson (nathan) at Mushroom Observer , a source for mycological images. You can contact this user here ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Humboldt Cider Company - December 2021 - Sarah Stierch 04, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Humboldt Cider Company - December 2021 - Sarah Stierch 01, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Humboldt Cider Company - December 2021 - Sarah Stierch 02, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Humboldt Cider Company - December 2021 - Sarah Stierch 03, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Humboldt Cider Company - December 2021 - Sarah Stierch 05, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Eureka Big Dig in Golf Course, Ellin Beltz, CC BY-SA 3.0
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