At a Glance
Median Income
$45,918
$26,816 per capita
Home Value
$291,300
Zillow: $166,167
Median Rent
$808/mo
21.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
667/100K
4,292/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.0%
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
20.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Hayfork Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hayfork's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hayfork a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hayfork residents earn a median household income of $45,918 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,816. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 450 business establishments, including 42 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hayfork is $291,300 , 3% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $166,167. Median rent is $808/month, with 21.3% 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 1976.
Safety & Crime
Hayfork reports 667 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 76% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,292/100K.
Education
12.0% of adults in Hayfork hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hayfork has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population3,198
Median Age60.0 yrs
Density44/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$45,918
Per Capita$26,816
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$598M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,080
Housing
B
Home Value$291,300
Rent$808
Ownership59.9%
Zillow$166,167
Housing Units1,168
Rent Burden21.3%
Crime
F
Violent667/100K
Property4,292/100K
Health
Obesity33.7%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking20.8%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death12,354/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain35.8 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation2,935 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.0%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 43%
Commute35 min
Broadband75.4%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Hayfork was built in 1976.
28.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Redding Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.511 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.