At a Glance
Median Income
$35,735
$16,504 per capita
Home Value
$322,600
Zillow: $262,586
Median Rent
$1,110/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
686/100K
1,039/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.0%
75.4% high school+
Unemployment
12.9%
49.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
22.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Covelo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Covelo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Covelo a Good Place to Live?
D
1.6 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Covelo residents earn a median household income of $35,735 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,504. The unemployment rate stands at 12.9% (258% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 49.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,522 business establishments, including 336 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Covelo is $322,600 , 14% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $262,586. Median rent is $1,110/month, with 51.0% 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 1973.
Safety & Crime
Covelo reports 686 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 80% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,039/100K.
Education
18.0% of adults in Covelo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
75.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Covelo has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population1,495
Median Age32.7 yrs
Density211/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
F
Median Income$35,735
Per Capita$16,504
Unemployment12.9%
Poverty49.6%
County GDP$4,693M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,037
Housing
D
Home Value$322,600
Rent$1,110
Ownership59.1%
Zillow$262,586
Housing Units582
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent686/100K
Property1,039/100K
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes14.7%
Smoking22.4%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death10,093/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain40.4 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation1,398 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.0%
High School+75.4%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 61%
Commute14 min
Broadband71.7%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Covelo was built in 1973.
18.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Redding Regional (70 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 336 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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