Lakehead, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 6/10
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
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
523 332.4M (US)
Median Age
63.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
49.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$41,684 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
31 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$216,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$686 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$735 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Shasta County
7
Redding Metro Area
7
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Shasta County
6
Redding Metro Area
6
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 8 4 39
Feb 7 4 43
Mar 7 3 46
Apr 4 1 51
May 3 0 59
Jun 1 0 66
Jul 0 0 73
Aug 0 0 71
Sep 1 0 65
Oct 3 0 56
Nov 6 2 45
Dec 9 6 39

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 28% of residents leaning left and 66% leaning right.

Liberal (28%) (66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 70%
Hillary Clinton 24%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Mountain Lakes High
15 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Gateway Community Day
15 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Grand Oaks Elementary
15 miles, S • 2.3 star
Central Valley High
16 miles, S • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Shasta College
20 miles, S • 1.4 star
Simpson University
20 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Shasta Regional Medical Center
22 miles, S • 3.2 star
Mercy Medical Center Redding
23 miles, S • 1.4 star
Mercy Medical Center of Mt Shasta
29 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Redding Municipal Airport
28 miles, S • 1 star
Sacramento International Airport
158 miles, S • 3.2 star
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