At a Glance
Median Income
$28,958
$20,219 per capita
Median Rent
$850/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
319/100K
1,083/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.9%
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
19.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.8%
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
308 sunny days/yr
How Big Bend Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Big Bend's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Big Bend a Good Place to Live?
C
2.1 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Big Bend residents earn a median household income of $28,958 , which is 61% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,219. The unemployment rate stands at 19.2% (433% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,748 business establishments, including 430 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Big Bend reports 319 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 16% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,083/100K.
Education
14.9% of adults in Big Bend hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Big Bend has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population132
Median Age49.5 yrs
Density23/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans99.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$28,958
Per Capita$20,219
Unemployment19.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$11,870M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,141
Housing
C+
Home Value
Rent$850
Ownership80.0%
Zillow$284,708
Housing Units80
Rent Burden22.5%
Crime
F
Violent319/100K
Property1,083/100K
Health
Obesity31.8%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death10,558/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain28.6 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation2,036 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.9%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Broadband45.0%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Big Bend was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Redding Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 430 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.
546 declared natural disasters on record.
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