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Dorris, CA

Full City Profile · California · Siskiyou County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
810 Population 1,157/sq mi density
$33,879 Median Income $20,553 per capita
$120,100 Home Value $131,561 Zillow
$822 Median Rent 36.1% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 316 sunny days/yr
446 Violent Crime/100K 1,226 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$33,879 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$120,100 home value, $822/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
446 violent crimes/100K (17% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Dorris, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$33,879
55% below
$20,553 per capita
Home Value
$120,100
57% below
Zillow: $131,561
Median Rent
$822/mo
29% below
36.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
446/100K
17% above
1,226/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.1%
67% below
75.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
78% above
26.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
15% above
21.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
316 sunny days/yr

How Dorris Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
45%
Home Value
43%
Rent
71%
Poverty
212%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
178%
Crime
117%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dorris 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

Dorris residents earn a median household income of $33,879 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,553. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,836 business establishments, including 141 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Dorris is $120,100 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $131,561. Median rent is $822/month, with 36.1% 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 1968.

Safety & Crime

Dorris reports 446 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 17% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,226/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

11.1% of adults in Dorris hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 75.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Dorris has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population810
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density1,157/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

C
Median Income$33,879
Per Capita$20,553
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty26.3%
County GDP$2,304M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033

Housing

A+
Home Value$120,100
Rent$822
Ownership62.9%
Zillow$131,561
Housing Units357
Rent Burden36.1%

Crime

F
Violent446/100K
Property1,226/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault446/100K
Burglary892/100K

Health

Obesity36.8%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking21.1%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death13,488/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days316/yr
Rain14.2 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation4,243 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.1%
High School+75.5%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 39%
Commute22 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9

Did You Know?

Dorris was founded in 1908.
The median home in Dorris was built in 1968.
17.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Crater Lake/Klamath Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 141 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.