Caspar, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
337 332.4M (US)
Median Age
61.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
39.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
67.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$58,516 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$1,025,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,294 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,098 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
42.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Mendocino County
6
Ukiah Urban Area
6
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Mendocino County
3
Ukiah Urban Area
3
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 6 0 45
Feb 6 0 48
Mar 5 0 51
Apr 2 0 54
May 1 0 60
Jun 0 0 66
Jul 0 0 70
Aug 0 0 69
Sep 0 0 66
Oct 2 0 59
Nov 5 0 49
Dec 6 0 44

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 50% of residents leaning left and 37% leaning right.

Liberal (51%) (37%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 31%
Hillary Clinton 49%
Other 19%

Schools

Mendocino High
4 miles, S 3.7 star
Mendocino Sunrise High
4 miles, S 3.2 star
Mendocino K-8
4 miles, S 3.7 star

Colleges

Mendocino College
33 miles, SE 1.4 star
Empire College
85 miles, S 1.4 star

Hospitals

Mendocino Coast District Hospital
5 miles, NE 3.2 star
Adventist Health Howard Memorial
25 miles, E 5 star
Adventist Health Ukiah Valley
35 miles, SE 3.2 star

Airports

Redding Municipal Airport
113 miles, NE 1 star
Sacramento International Airport
127 miles, SE 3.2 star