Fort Dick, CA

Full City Profile · California · Del Norte County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,349 Population 419/sq mi density
$76,204 Median Income $33,907 per capita
$287,500 Home Value $423,928 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$76,204 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$287,500 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Fort Dick, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$76,204
1% above
$33,907 per capita
Home Value
$287,500
2% above
Zillow: $423,928
Bachelor's Degree+
21.6%
36% below
79.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
81% above
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.4%
12% below
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Fort Dick Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
101%
Home Value
102%
Poverty
15%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
181%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fort Dick a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fort Dick residents earn a median household income of $76,204 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,907. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 845 business establishments, including 63 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fort Dick is $287,500 , 2% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $423,928. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.

Education

21.6% of adults in Fort Dick hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 79.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fort Dick has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Data Overview

People

Population1,349
Median Age52.4 yrs
Density419/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$76,204
Per Capita$33,907
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$1,088M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,035

Housing

A+
Home Value$287,500
Rent
Ownership97.5%
Zillow$423,928
Housing Units581
Rent Burden32.4%

Health

Obesity28.4%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking15.8%
Premature Death11,533/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain58.0 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation30 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.6%
High School+79.2%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score3.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 40%
Commute12 min
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Fort Dick was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Rogue Valley International - Medford (75 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
27.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.