Platina, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 5/10
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
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
27 332.4M (US)
Median Age
60.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
0.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$26,058 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
0 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$404,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$690 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$743 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
0.0% 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 7 6 42
Feb 6 6 43
Mar 6 7 47
Apr 3 2 50
May 2 0 57
Jun 1 0 64
Jul 0 0 69
Aug 0 0 68
Sep 1 0 64
Oct 3 0 56
Nov 5 1 46
Dec 8 5 41

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 33% of residents leaning left and 62% leaning right.

Liberal (33%) (62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 67%
Hillary Clinton 27%
Other 6%

Schools

Hayfork High
19 miles, NW 3.2 star
Hayfork Elementary
20 miles, NW 2.3 star
Valley High
20 miles, NW
Douglas City Elementary
20 miles, N 4.1 star

Colleges

Simpson University
35 miles, E 1.4 star
Shasta College
36 miles, E 1.4 star

Hospitals

Trinity Hospital
26 miles, N
Mercy Medical Center Redding
30 miles, E 1.4 star
Shasta Regional Medical Center
31 miles, E 3.2 star

Airports

Redding Municipal Airport
34 miles, E 1 star
Sacramento International Airport
135 miles, S 3.2 star