Lake Almanor West, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
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
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
382 332.4M (US)
Median Age
72.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
88.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
45.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$178,611 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
47 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
21.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$649,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$869 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$927 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
30.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Plumas County
7
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

Plumas County
4
California
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 6 16 35
Feb 5 14 38
Mar 4 12 43
Apr 2 4 47
May 2 0 55
Jun 1 0 63
Jul 0 0 69
Aug 0 0 68
Sep 1 0 62
Oct 2 1 52
Nov 4 5 41
Dec 6 13 35

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 56% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 56%
Hillary Clinton 36%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, CA State Senate District 1, CA Assembly District 1, CA
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Schools

Chester Junior/Senior High
5 miles, N • 2.8 star
Chester Elementary
5 miles, N • 2.8 star
St Andrew's Academy
6 miles, N • 5 star
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Colleges

Lassen Community College
33 miles, E • 1.4 star
Butte College
47 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Banner Lassen Medical Center
33 miles, E • 4.1 star
Adventist Health Feather River
38 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Redding Municipal Airport
60 miles, NW • 1 star
Reno-Tahoe International Airport
91 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Sacramento International Airport
108 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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