McKinleyville, California
McKinleyville is a community of 17,113 people in Humboldt County, California.
Why visit McKinleyville
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 19 parks and trails, 32 places to eat, 9 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Arcata Theatre Lounge, California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt, Hotel Arcata and Jacoby Building.
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 65°F; December lows average 40°F.
Weather in McKinleyville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About McKinleyville
McKinleyville (formerly Minorsville) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Humboldt County, California, United States. McKinleyville is located 5.25 miles (8.4 km) north of Arcata, at an elevation of 141 feet (43 m). The population was 16,262 at the 2020 census, up from 15,177 at the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article McKinleyville, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Arcata Theatre Lounge
Cinema and theater · 5.6 mi
Theater and movie theater in Arcata, California, United States
California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt
School · 5.2 mi
Public university in Arcata, California, United States
Museums and landmarks5
Hotel Arcata
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.7 mi
Historic hotel in Arcata, California
Jacoby Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.8 mi
Historical Landmark in Arcata, California, United States
Pythian Castle
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.5 mi
Building in California, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds19
7 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes32
Carmela's Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.6 mi
1701 Central Avenue, McKinleyville
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Papa Wheelies Pup
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.2 mi
1584 Reasor Road, McKinleyville
Mo 11:00-22:00; Tu-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-00:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.4 mi
1924 Central Avenue, McKinleyville
Mo-Sa 05:00-21:00; Su 05:30-21:00
Umami
Restaurant · Sushi · 1.4 mi
1552 City Center Road, McKinleyville
Fr-Sa 16:00-21:00; Su-Mo, We-Th 16:00-20:30
Ramone's Bakery & Cafe
Bakery · 1.4 mi
1555 City Center Road, McKinleyville
Mo-Fr 07:00-18:00; Sa 08:00-17:00; Su 08:00-16:00
Kebab Cafe
Restaurant · Mediterranean · 3.4 mi
5000 Valley West Boulevard, Arcata
Mo-Fr 11:00-20:00; Sa 12:00-19:00
Fiesta Grill & Cantina
Restaurant · Mexican · 3.5 mi
3525 Janes Road, Arcata
20 more on the map.
History
The Wiyot and Yurok people continue to live here in their traditional territories and both groups are ingrained within the McKinleyville community.
McKinleyville is a community made up of a combination of smaller settlements. Joe Dows settled in the general area in the 1860s and that area was known as Dows Prairie. Slightly south was a small community called Minor (also known as Minorville). Minor was first settled in the late 19th century. Just south of Minor was Calville. Calville was settled by the employees of the California Barrel Company. After President William McKinley was assassinated in 1901, the community of Minor changed its name to McKinleyville in his honor. All three areas are collectively considered to be part of McKinleyville.
The first post office at McKinleyville opened in 1903, closed in 1921, and was reopened in 1955.
McKinleyville is a community with mainly retail and professional businesses to serve its residents but is not an incorporated city or town.
From the History section of McKinleyville, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay9
Churches and places of worship9
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries24
Healthcare4
Map of McKinleyville
125 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 40°F | 7.5 in |
| Feb | 57°F | 41°F | 6.5 in |
| Mar | 57°F | 41°F | 6.3 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 43°F | 4.1 in |
| May | 60°F | 46°F | 2.1 in |
| Jun | 62°F | 48°F | 1.0 in |
| Jul | 63°F | 51°F | 0.2 in |
| Aug | 64°F | 51°F | 0.3 in |
| Sep | 65°F | 48°F | 0.8 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 45°F | 2.7 in |
| Nov | 59°F | 42°F | 5.7 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 40°F | 8.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Arcata Eureka Ap (2 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
California Redwood Coast - Humboldt County Airport (ACV) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Fieldbrook 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Arcata 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- Westhaven-Moonstone 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Blue Lake 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Manila 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Trinidad 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Indianola 10 mi south, about 16 min by car
- Eureka 11 mi south, about 18 min by car
- Myrtletown 12 mi south, about 19 min by car
- Fortuna 25 mi south, about 41 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
- Hydesville CA New Post Office, Ellin Beltz, Public domain
- McKinleyville CA Post Office1-, Ellin Beltz, CC BY-SA 4.0
- McKinleyville CA Post Office2-, Ellin Beltz, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Glaucidium californicum McKinleyville, Jay Iwasaki, CC BY 2.0
- Pythian Castle Arcata CA, Ellin Beltz, Public domain
- ArcataHotel, Cacophony, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jacoby Storehouse Arcata CA, Ellin Beltz, Public domain
- Rhododendron occidentale 4738, Walter Siegmund (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Humboldt State University Founders Hall, Jaradpetroske, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Roridomyces roridus 168835231, Alan Rockefeller, CC BY 4.0
- Sulcaria spiralifera 5533840, Ken-ichi Ueda, CC BY 4.0
- Sulcaria spiralifera 5533843, Ken-ichi Ueda, CC BY 4.0
- 19 ft diameter 320 ft long. Vance Woods - Circa 1905, Augustus William Ericson, Public domain
- Six men, one woman pose on large uprooted redwood, Augustus William Ericson, Public domain
- Group of men and one woman atop a large, long redwood log, Augustus William Ericson, Public domain
- ACV Eureka-Arcata Airport Entrance, Brandon5485, CC0
- ACV Eureka-Arcata Airport Lobby Restrooms, Brandon5485, CC0
- ACV Eureka-Arcata Airport Observation Deck, Brandon5485, CC0
- ACV Eureka-Arcata Airport Lobby Offices, Brandon5485, CC0
- ACV Eureka-Arcata Airport Arrivals Area, Brandon5485, CC0
- Annosus root disease, Joseph Rojas, CC BY 2.0
- Fir engraver, Joseph Rojas, CC BY 2.0
- Wetlands along ocean north of Arcata, CA. (21932314505), Robert Ashworth from Bellingham, WA., USA, CC BY 2.0
- Eureka (21743767669), Robert Ashworth from Bellingham, WA., USA, CC BY 2.0
- Across street from Eureka's famous mansion (21930650095), Robert Ashworth from Bellingham, WA., USA, CC BY 2.0
- Cool and cloudy along the ocean north of Eureka, CA. (21906164146), Robert Ashworth from Bellingham, WA., USA, CC BY 2.0
- A bike path north of Arcata (21906143686), Robert Ashworth from Bellingham, WA., USA, CC BY 2.0
- Cool and cloudy summer weather north of Eureka, CA. (21744459258), Robert Ashworth from Bellingham, WA., USA, CC BY 2.0
- Carson Mansion Gate 2015, Robert Ashworth from Bellingham, WA., USA, CC BY 2.0
- Plaza in Eureka (21742786688), Robert Ashworth from Bellingham, WA., USA, CC BY 2.0
- Panhandling for a beer (21930654185), Robert Ashworth from Bellingham, WA., USA, CC BY 2.0
- Chris Heppe, Central California District Office (50168094147), blmcalifornia, Public domain
- CA 200 eastbound, Rschen7754, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 80-G-33144 NAAS Arcata, December 1942, US Navy, Public domain
- Peucaea cassinii 108264818, Dario, CC0
- Peucaea cassinii 108264818 (cropped), Dario, CC0
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