California
Alturas is a small town in California with a population of 2,703. Residents earn $54,634 per year, which is 27% below the national average.
Based on current data, Alturas receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, below-average incomes. Alturas offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Alturas is $54,634, 27% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, indicating a healthy job market. 14.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Alturas is $152,600, 46% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $781 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
With 1,109 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,403 per 100,000, 74% above the national average.
26.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Alturas experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 85.7% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 14.3% |
| 7% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $54,634 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,725 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $980 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $52,809 |
| Unemployment | 4.0% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.0% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 426 |
| County GDP | $688M |
| Restaurants | 21 |
| Healthcare | 16 |
| Retail | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,717 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.78% |
| Commute Time | 14.0 min |
| Work from Home | 9.2% |
| Census Median | $152,600 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $171,798 |
| Census Median Rent | $781 |
| 33% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,717 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.78% |
| Obesity | 32.4% |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.6% |
| Heart Disease | 6.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.1% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.3% |
| Depression | 27.1% |
| Mental Distress | 21.2% |
| Physical Distress | 15.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.0% |
| Premature Death | 13,302/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 54.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 16 |
| Total Violent | 1,109.0/100K |
| 192% above US avg | |
| Murder | 153.0/100K |
| 2328% above US avg | |
| Rape | 114.7/100K |
| Robbery | 38.2/100K |
| Assault | 803.1/100K |
| Total Property | 3,403.4/100K |
| 74% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 1,223.7/100K |
| Theft | 1,950.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 229.5/100K |
| Arson | 38.2/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 11.7 inches |
| 69% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 4,366 ft (1,331 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 952/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4891°N, 120.5513°W |
| County FIPS | 06049 |
Winner: Republican by 46.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 26.1% |
| 23% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.7% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 952/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 16 |
| Restaurants | 21 |
| Retail Stores | 26 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 14.0 min |
| Work from Home | 9.2% |