At a Glance
Median Income
$168,068
$42,756 per capita
Home Value
$266,900
Zillow: $245,171
Median Rent
$1,853/mo
31.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,342/100K
2,547/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.9%
43.2% high school+
Unemployment
19.4%
30.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.4%
13.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
326 sunny days/yr
How Honcut Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Honcut's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Honcut a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Honcut residents earn a median household income of $168,068 , which is 124% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,756. The unemployment rate stands at 19.4% (439% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,146 business establishments, including 95 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Honcut is $266,900 , 5% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $245,171. Median rent is $1,853/month, with 31.1% 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 1996.
Safety & Crime
Honcut reports 1,342 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 253% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,547/100K.
Education
13.9% of adults in Honcut hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
43.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Honcut has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population343
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density81/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$168,068
Per Capita$42,756
Unemployment19.4%
Poverty30.1%
County GDP$4,508M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,287
Housing
A+
Home Value$266,900
Rent$1,853
Ownership55.3%
Zillow$245,171
Housing Units170
Rent Burden31.1%
Crime
F
Violent1,342/100K
Property2,547/100K
Health
Obesity31.4%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,988/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain25.7 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation99 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.9%
High School+43.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 36%
Broadband99.0%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Honcut was built in 1996.
30.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chico Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
41.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.