At a Glance
Median Income
$58,438
$31,950 per capita
Home Value
$412,100
Zillow: $452,928
Median Rent
$992/mo
41.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
221/100K
1,250/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.3%
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Loleta Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Loleta's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Loleta 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
Loleta residents earn a median household income of $58,438 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,950. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,685 business establishments, including 393 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Loleta is $412,100 , 46% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $452,928. Median rent is $992/month, with 41.9% 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 1960.
Safety & Crime
Loleta reports 221 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,250/100K.
Education
28.3% of adults in Loleta hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% below the national average).
97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Loleta has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population656
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density309/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$58,438
Per Capita$31,950
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$7,591M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,062
Housing
C+
Home Value$412,100
Rent$992
Ownership42.2%
Zillow$452,928
Housing Units293
Rent Burden41.9%
Crime
F
Violent221/100K
Property1,250/100K
Health
Obesity33.3%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death9,668/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.4 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation74 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.3%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 62%
Commute30 min
Broadband96.9%
Internet Speed30 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Loleta was built in 1960.
24.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Redding Regional (101 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
27.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 393 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.