Dunsmuir, CA
Full City Profile · California · Siskiyou County County
Dunsmuir, CA
At a Glance
How Dunsmuir Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dunsmuir's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Dunsmuir a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Dunsmuir residents earn a median household income of $47,708 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,124. The unemployment rate stands at 11.6% (222% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% 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 Dunsmuir is $262,800 , 7% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $232,924. Median rent is $953/month, with 28.4% 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 1947.
Safety & Crime
Dunsmuir reports 739 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 95% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 431/100K.
Education
21.3% of adults in Dunsmuir hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dunsmuir has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.