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Herlong, CA

Full City Profile · California · Lassen County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
329 Population 197/sq mi density
$55,938 Median Income $30,052 per capita
$1,083 Median Rent 22.8% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 316 sunny days/yr
711 Violent Crime/100K 2,093 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$55,938 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
711 violent crimes/100K (87% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Herlong, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,938
26% below
$30,052 per capita
Median Rent
$1,083/mo
7% below
22.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
711/100K
87% above
2,093/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.4%
34% below
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
3% above
15.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
21.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
316 sunny days/yr

How Herlong Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
74%
Rent
93%
Poverty
127%
Bachelor's
66%
Unemployment
103%
Crime
187%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Herlong a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Herlong residents earn a median household income of $55,938 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,052. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 784 business establishments, including 45 restaurants.

Safety & Crime

Herlong reports 711 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 87% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,093/100K.

Education

22.4% of adults in Herlong hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Herlong has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population329
Median Age28.8 yrs
Density197/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$55,938
Per Capita$30,052
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty15.8%
County GDP$1,471M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,146

Housing

A+
Home Value
Rent$1,083
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$104,978
Housing Units124
Rent Burden22.8%

Crime

F
Violent711/100K
Property2,093/100K

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking21.1%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death11,258/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days316/yr
Rain14.3 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation4,125 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.4%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+0.3%
School Score4.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute11 min
Broadband91.4%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Herlong was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Reno/Tahoe International (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.