California
Dunsmuir is a small town in California with a population of 1,519. Residents earn $47,708 per year, which is 37% below the national average.
Based on current data, Dunsmuir receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Dunsmuir has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Dunsmuir is $47,708, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Dunsmuir is $262,800, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $953 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.5x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Dunsmuir is below the national average at 319 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,083 per 100,000, 45% below the national average.
21.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Dunsmuir experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.3 inches, including 26.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 94.2% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.8% |
| 57% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $47,708 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,124 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,033 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,273 |
| Unemployment | 6.4% |
| 78% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.2% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,836 |
| County GDP | $2,304M |
| Restaurants | 141 |
| Healthcare | 108 |
| Retail | 156 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,403 |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.68% |
| Commute Time | 19.7 min |
| Work from Home | 7.7% |
| Census Median | $262,800 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $235,461 |
| Census Median Rent | $953 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,300 |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 59.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,403 |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.68% |
| Obesity | 31.8% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.3% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.5% |
| Depression | 26.5% |
| Mental Distress | 20.8% |
| Physical Distress | 14.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.9% |
| Premature Death | 13,488/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 73.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 108 |
| Total Violent | 318.7/100K |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 318.7/100K |
| Total Property | 1,083.5/100K |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 509.9/100K |
| Theft | 573.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| FEMA Disasters | 455 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.9°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 63.3 inches |
| 67% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 26.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,710 ft (826 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 949/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2315°N, 122.2709°W |
| County FIPS | 06093 |
Winner: Republican by 19.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.3% |
| 37% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.5% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 949/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 108 |
| Restaurants | 141 |
| Retail Stores | 156 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 455 |
| Avg Commute | 19.7 min |
| Work from Home | 7.7% |