Alturas, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
2,703 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
26.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$54,634 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
15 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
20.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$152,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$555 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$564 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Modoc County
6
California
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Modoc County
4
California
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 9 31
Feb 2 7 33
Mar 2 6 39
Apr 1 3 44
May 1 0 52
Jun 1 0 59
Jul 0 0 67
Aug 0 0 66
Sep 0 0 58
Oct 1 0 48
Nov 2 5 37
Dec 2 9 30

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 21% of residents leaning left and 73% leaning right.

Liberal (21%) (74%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 73%
Hillary Clinton 18%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, CA State Senate District 1, CA Assembly District 1, CA
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Schools

Alturas Elementary
<1 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Modoc Middle
<1 miles, W • 1.9 star
High Desert Community Day
<1 miles, E • 3.2 star
New Day Academy
<1 miles, SE
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Colleges

Lassen Community College
73 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Klamath Community College
77 miles, NW • 1.4 star
College of Cosmetology
80 miles, NW • 1 star
Oregon Institute of Technology
83 miles, NW • 3.7 star
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Hospitals

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Airports

Redding Municipal Airport
113 miles, W • 1 star
Reno-Tahoe International Airport
144 miles, S • 2.3 star
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