Anderson, CA

Full City Profile · California · Tehama County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
11,282 Population 1,605/sq mi density
$50,306 Median Income $28,728 per capita
$272,000 Home Value $339,291 Zillow
$985 Median Rent 34.6% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
833 Violent Crime/100K 1,406 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$50,306 median income, 6.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$272,000 home value, $985/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
833 violent crimes/100K (119% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Anderson, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,306
33% below
$28,728 per capita
Home Value
$272,000
4% below
Zillow: $339,291
Median Rent
$985/mo
15% below
34.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
833/100K
119% above
1,406/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.1%
55% below
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
72% above
15.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.9%
4% below
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Anderson Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Anderson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
67%
Home Value
96%
Rent
85%
Poverty
127%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
172%
Crime
219%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Anderson a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Anderson residents earn a median household income of $50,306 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,728. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,295 business establishments, including 114 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Anderson is $272,000 , 4% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $339,291. Median rent is $985/month, with 34.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.

Safety & Crime

Anderson reports 833 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 119% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,406/100K.

Education

15.1% of adults in Anderson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Anderson has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population11,282
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density1,605/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born5.2%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$50,306
Per Capita$28,728
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty15.8%
County GDP$2,870M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,099

Housing

B+
Home Value$272,000
Rent$985
Ownership57.6%
Zillow$339,291
Housing Units5,117
Rent Burden34.6%

Crime

F
Violent833/100K
Property1,406/100K

Health

Obesity30.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death11,336/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain33.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation427 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.1%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute16 min
Broadband86.2%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Anderson was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Redding Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.506 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 114 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.