Big Lagoon, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
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
115 332.4M (US)
Median Age
61.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
19.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
53.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,875 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$493,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$700 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,580 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
41.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Humboldt County
5
Eureka-Arcata Urban Area
5
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Humboldt County
6
Eureka-Arcata Urban Area
6
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 8 5 42
Feb 6 5 45
Mar 6 2 48
Apr 3 1 51
May 2 0 57
Jun 1 0 62
Jul 0 0 68
Aug 0 0 67
Sep 1 0 62
Oct 3 0 56
Nov 7 1 46
Dec 9 6 42

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 60% of residents leaning left and 32% leaning right.

Liberal (60%) (32%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 27%
Hillary Clinton 63%
Other 10%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, CA State Senate District 2, CA Assembly District 2, CA
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Schools

Trinidad Union
7 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Orick Elementary
10 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Humboldt State University
20 miles, S • 1.9 star
College of the Redwoods
32 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Mad River Community Hospital
18 miles, S • 4.1 star
St Joseph Hospital
26 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Sempervirens
26 miles, SW
Redwood Memorial Hospital
40 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Redding Municipal Airport
106 miles, SE • 1 star
Southwest Oregon Regional Airport
156 miles, N • 1 star
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