Lake California, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
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
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
3,805 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
71.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
36.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$95,278 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
36 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$338,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$753 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,232 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
82.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Tehama County
5
Red Bluff 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

Tehama County
6
Red Bluff Urban Area
6
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 7 17 37
Feb 6 14 40
Mar 5 14 44
Apr 3 5 49
May 2 1 57
Jun 1 0 65
Jul 0 0 72
Aug 0 0 70
Sep 1 0 65
Oct 2 1 55
Nov 5 5 44
Dec 7 13 37

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 28% of residents leaning left and 67% leaning right.

Liberal (28%) (67%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 68%
Hillary Clinton 25%
Other 7%

Schools

West Cottonwood Junior High
5 miles, NW 2.3 star
North Cottonwood
6 miles, NW 2.8 star

Colleges

Simpson University
19 miles, N 1.4 star
Shasta College
19 miles, N 1.4 star

Hospitals

St Elizabeth Community Hospital
14 miles, SW 3.2 star
Mercy Medical Center Redding
18 miles, N 1.4 star
Shasta Regional Medical Center
18 miles, N 3.2 star

Airports

Redding Municipal Airport
11 miles, N 1 star
Sacramento International Airport
120 miles, S 3.2 star