At a Glance
Median Income
$47,708
$40,124 per capita
Home Value
$262,800
Zillow: $235,461
Median Rent
$953/mo
28.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
895/100K
1,151/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.3%
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.8%
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
269 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dunsmuir a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 6.4% (78% 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 $235,461. 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 895 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 136% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,151/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population1,519
Median Age46.7 yrs
Density949/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$47,708
Per Capita$40,124
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$2,304M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
Housing
B+
Home Value$262,800
Rent$953
Ownership59.5%
Zillow$235,461
Housing Units1,094
Rent Burden28.4%
Crime
F
Violent895/100K
Property1,151/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault639/100K
Burglary384/100K
Health
Obesity31.8%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death13,488/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days269/yr
Rain63.3 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation2,710 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.3%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 39%
Commute20 min
Broadband84.1%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Dunsmuir was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Redding Regional (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.9% 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.
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