At a Glance
Violent Crime
1,178/100K
3,110/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.4%
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
276 sunny days/yr
How La Porte Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows La Porte's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is La Porte a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
La Porte reports 1,178 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 210% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,110/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in La Porte hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Porte has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population50
Median Age69.6 yrs
Density11/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans50.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$29,470
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,482M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,151
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$311,851
Housing Units87
Rent Burden26.9%
Crime
F
Violent1,178/100K
Property3,110/100K
Health
Obesity25.4%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,792/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain64.9 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation5,049 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 40%
Broadband18.0%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in La Porte was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Chico Regional (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
32.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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