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Rio Dell, California
City · Population 3,259 · #444 in California
About Rio Dell
Set in the northwestern part of California, Rio Dell is a small town counting 3,259 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Rio Dell is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.48 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,314 residents per square mile.
📰 Rio Dell News Today
- How Rio Dell is balancing growth, tourism and infrastructure needs Jefferson Public Radio · Mar 31
- Northbound Highway 101 Traffic Will Be Rerouted Over to the Southbound Eel River Bridge Next Week to Accommodate Seismic Upgrades, Caltrans Says Lost Coast Outpost · Jun 5
- Rio Dell Community Garden Celebrates Grand Reopening During Wildwood Days Weekend Redheaded Blackbelt · Jun 21
- Magnitude 3.3 Earthquake Rattles Near Rio Dell Area edhat · Mar 16
- Rio Dell Council Briefed on Hazards of ‘Tectonic Bumper Car Area’ Redheaded Blackbelt · Apr 10
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Rio Dell Unique
- The only place in America named Rio Dell — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northwestern California, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of California — one of 1,618 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Rio Dell
- Pizza Factory — pizza
- Shotz Coffee (café)
- Wildwood Waffles (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Rio Dell
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Rio Dell
- Eagle Prairie Elementary
- Monument Middle
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateCalifornia
TypeCity
Population (2024)3,259
Rank in state#444 of 482
Land area2.48 sq mi
Density1,314/sq mi
Coordinates40.4956, -124.1152