At a Glance
Median Income
$60,313
$33,432 per capita
Home Value
$238,400
Zillow: $280,865
Median Rent
$854/mo
46.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
619/100K
774/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.7%
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
13.9%
13.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.8%
14.4% smoking rate
How Etna Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Etna's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Etna a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Etna residents earn a median household income of $60,313 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,432. The unemployment rate stands at 13.9% (286% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.5% 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 Etna is $238,400 , 15% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $280,865. Median rent is $854/month, with 46.3% 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 1966.
Safety & Crime
Etna reports 619 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 63% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 774/100K.
Education
27.7% of adults in Etna hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Etna has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population701
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density910/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans15.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$60,313
Per Capita$33,432
Unemployment13.9%
Poverty13.5%
County GDP$2,304M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
Housing
A
Home Value$238,400
Rent$854
Ownership67.5%
Zillow$280,865
Housing Units313
Rent Burden46.3%
Crime
F
Violent619/100K
Property774/100K
Health
Obesity30.8%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death13,488/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain20.8 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation2,932 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.7%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+9.1%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 39%
Commute23 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Etna was founded in 1878.
The median home in Etna was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Rogue Valley International - Medford (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 141 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.