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Santa Cruz County, located on the central coast of California, offers a diverse range of attractions and natural beauty. The county is renowned for its stunning coastline, including Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, a historic amusement park overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park provides ample opportunities for outdoor recreation and exploration of ancient redwood forests. The county is also home to the University of California, Santa Cruz, a research university with a beautiful hilltop campus. Each year, the county hosts the Santa Cruz County Fair, celebrating agriculture and local traditions. With its blend of coastal beauty and cultural offerings, Santa Cruz County is a captivating destination for visitors and residents alike.

Santa Cruz County (CA) Statistics

Number of cities/towns/villages1 city
Population64,000 people
Area16 sq mi
Density4,000 /sq mi
Altitude36 ft
GDP$8 Billion
Median Household Income$80,000
Poverty rate20%
Unemployment rate3%
Educational Attainment (Bachelor's Degree or higher)50%
Crime rate4,000 per 100,000 people

Environmental risk in Santa Cruz County, CA

Overall riskRelatively High
Expected Annual LossRelatively High
Social VulnerabilityRelatively High
Community ResilienceRelatively High
Avalanche RiskNot Applicable
Coastal Flooding RiskVery Low
Cold Wave RiskNo Rating
Drought RiskRelatively Moderate
Earthquake RiskRelatively High
Hail RiskVery Low
Heat Wave RiskRelatively Low
Hurricane RiskNot Applicable
Ice Storm RiskNot Applicable
Landslide RiskVery High
Lightning RiskRelatively Low
Riverine Flooding RiskRelatively Moderate
Strong Wind RiskVery Low
Tornado RiskVery Low
Tsunami RiskRelatively Moderate
Volcanic Activity RiskNot Applicable
Wildfire RiskRelatively High
Winter Weather RiskNo Rating

Data obtained from the FEMA National Risk Index.

Santa Cruz County administration contact details

Santa Cruz County administration contact details701 Ocean Street, Room 500, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
County seatSanta Cruz
Phone number(831) 454-2200
Official websitehttps://www.co.santa-cruz.ca.us
County clerkTricia Webber
County auditorJuan Raul
County fiscal officerNelson Silva
County permits office or building department(831) 454-3000

Get the contact information for all cities and towns in this county. Find general information, official websites, email, phone numbers, addresses, and much more.

Find below the complete list of cities and towns in Santa Cruz County:

  • SANTA CRUZ

    Santa Cruz is a City in Santa Cruz county with -75 000 inhabitants.

  • WATSONVILLE

    Watsonville is a City in Santa Cruz county with -75 000 inhabitants.

  • SCOTTS VALLEY

    Scotts Valley is a City in Santa Cruz county with -15 000 inhabitants.

  • CAPITOLA

    Capitola is a City in Santa Cruz county with -10 000 inhabitants.

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