Lakehead, CA

Full City Profile · California · Shasta County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
523 Population 111/sq mi density
$41,684 Median Income $30,973 per capita
$216,300 Home Value $339,406 Zillow
$970 Median Rent 37.2% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$41,684 median income, 7.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$216,300 home value, $970/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Lakehead, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,684
45% below
$30,973 per capita
Home Value
$216,300
23% below
Zillow: $339,406
Median Rent
$970/mo
17% below
37.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.1%
52% below
84.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
119% above
34.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.8%
4% below
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Lakehead Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
55%
Home Value
77%
Rent
83%
Poverty
279%
Bachelor's
48%
Unemployment
219%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lakehead a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lakehead residents earn a median household income of $41,684 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,973. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9% (119% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 34.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,748 business establishments, including 430 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lakehead is $216,300 , 23% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $339,406. Median rent is $970/month, with 37.2% 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 1969.

Education

16.1% of adults in Lakehead hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 84.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lakehead has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population523
Median Age63.6 yrs
Density111/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born4.4%
Veterans17.5%

Economy

D
Median Income$41,684
Per Capita$30,973
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty34.6%
County GDP$11,870M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,141

Housing

B+
Home Value$216,300
Rent$970
Ownership85.1%
Zillow$339,406
Housing Units313
Rent Burden37.2%

Health

Obesity30.8%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,558/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain63.0 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,389 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.1%
High School+84.5%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute29 min
Broadband68.7%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Lakehead was built in 1969.
16.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Redding Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
51.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 430 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.
546 declared natural disasters on record.