Rio Dell, California

Rio Dell (formerly, Rio Del and Eagle Prairie) is a city in Humboldt County, California, United States. Rio Dell is located on the west bank of the Eel River 1 mile (2 km) north of Scotia, at an elevation of 161 feet (49 m). The population was 3,363 at the 2010 census, up from 3,174 at the 2000 census.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.4 square miles (6.2 km²), of which, 2.3 square miles (6.0 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km²) of it (5.61%) is water.

Climate

This region experiences warm (but not hot) and dry summers, with no average monthly temperatures above 71.6 °F. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Rio Dell has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate, abbreviated "Csb" on climate maps.

History

The first post office at Rio Dell opened in 1876. Rio Dell incorporated in 1965. Rio Dell was connected to Scotia by a ferry provided by the lumber mill, and a suspension bridge built in 1914.

Demographics

Rio Dell, Sonoma County, California

Rio Dell is an unincorporated community in Sonoma County, California, United States. It is located on the south bank of the Russian River about 2 mi (3 km) north of Forestville. It adjoins Steelhead Beach Regional Park, which provides a beach, picnic area, and a small craft launching area.

The main road is River Road, which passes northwest to southeast through Rio Dell. The next community to the northwest is Hollydale. The next community to the southeast is Mirabel Park.

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