At a Glance
Median Income
$56,230
$39,865 per capita
Home Value
$266,300
Zillow: $302,221
Median Rent
$2,250/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
566/100K
6,178/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.2%
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.2%
13.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
276 sunny days/yr
How Kelly Ridge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kelly Ridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kelly Ridge a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kelly Ridge residents earn a median household income of $56,230 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,865. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,029 business establishments, including 457 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kelly Ridge is $266,300 , 6% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $302,221. Median rent is $2,250/month, with 22.5% 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 1980.
Safety & Crime
Kelly Ridge reports 566 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 49% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,178/100K.
Education
25.2% of adults in Kelly Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kelly Ridge has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 82.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population3,010
Median Age58.6 yrs
Density1,544/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans18.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$56,230
Per Capita$39,865
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$12,901M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,106
Housing
A
Home Value$266,300
Rent$2,250
Ownership91.3%
Zillow$302,221
Housing Units1,643
Rent Burden22.5%
Crime
F
Violent566/100K
Property6,178/100K
Health
Obesity29.2%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death9,316/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain82.5 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation1,092 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.2%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 47%
Commute26 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Kelly Ridge was built in 1980.
16.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chico Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
28.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
There are 457 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.