Potter Valley, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
611 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$79,844 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$474,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$875 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,426 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Mendocino County
6
Ukiah Urban Area
6
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Mendocino County
3
Ukiah Urban Area
3
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 7 0 45
Feb 6 0 48
Mar 5 0 51
Apr 2 0 55
May 1 0 61
Jun 0 0 68
Jul 0 0 73
Aug 0 0 72
Sep 0 0 68
Oct 2 0 59
Nov 5 0 50
Dec 7 0 45

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 61% of residents leaning left and 31% leaning right.

Liberal (61%) (31%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 28%
Hillary Clinton 62%
Other 10%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, CA State Senate District 2, CA Assembly District 2, CA
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Schools

Potter Valley Junior High
<1 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Potter Valley Elementary
<1 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Potter Valley High
<1 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Mendocino College
11 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Empire College
62 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Adventist Health Ukiah Valley
12 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Adventist Health Howard Memorial
13 miles, NW • 5 star
Sutter Lakeside Hospital
18 miles, S • 4.1 star
Adventist Health Clearlake
37 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Sacramento International Airport
92 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Redding Municipal Airport
93 miles, NE • 1 star
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