Willits, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
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
4,945 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
46.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$55,971 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
78.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
22.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$306,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$485 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,092 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
36.5% 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 5 0 47
Mar 5 0 51
Apr 2 0 54
May 1 0 60
Jun 0 0 66
Jul 0 0 71
Aug 0 0 70
Sep 0 0 67
Oct 2 0 59
Nov 5 0 50
Dec 7 0 44

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 56% of residents leaning left and 34% leaning right.

Liberal (57%) (34%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 34%
Hillary Clinton 52%
Other 14%

Schools

Baechtel Grove Middle
<1 miles, SW 1.4 star
Willits Charter
<1 miles, S
Sanhedrin High
<1 miles, N 3.7 star

Colleges

Mendocino College
16 miles, S 1.4 star
Empire College
73 miles, S 1.4 star

Hospitals

Adventist Health Ukiah Valley
19 miles, S 3.2 star
Mendocino Coast District Hospital
24 miles, NW 3.2 star
Sutter Lakeside Hospital
31 miles, SE 4.1 star

Airports

Redding Municipal Airport
95 miles, NE 1 star
Sacramento International Airport
106 miles, SE 3.2 star