Modoc County, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
8,646 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,648 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$212,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$463 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$593 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

California
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 8 31
Feb 2 6 34
Mar 2 5 39
Apr 1 3 44
May 1 0 52
Jun 1 0 59
Jul 0 0 67
Aug 0 0 66
Sep 0 0 58
Oct 1 0 48
Nov 2 5 37
Dec 2 8 30

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 25% of residents leaning left and 69% leaning right.

Liberal (26%) (70%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 70%
Hillary Clinton 23%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Alturas Elementary
11 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Modoc Middle
11 miles, SE • 1.9 star
High Desert Community Day
12 miles, SE • 3.2 star

Colleges

Klamath Community College
65 miles, NW • 1.4 star
College of Cosmetology
69 miles, NW • 1 star
Oregon Institute of Technology
72 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Lassen Community College
80 miles, S • 1.4 star

Hospitals

Airports

Redding Municipal Airport
111 miles, W • 1 star
Reno-Tahoe International Airport
153 miles, S • 2.3 star